Hoosier National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
14,298 acres26.8 mi of trail
German Ridge 2 Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Tobin Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Tobin Township
The biggest trail networks: Hoosier National Forest (26.8 mi). 35% of Tobin Township’s land is conserved, about 14,396 acres. 30 miles of mapped trail cross Tobin Township, 0.5 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
35%
14,396 acres · of 63.9 sq mi of land
Trails
30 mi
0.5 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
807 ft
Plock Knob
Lakes & rivers
8
1 beach · 4 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Hoosier National Forest, with 26.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
14,396 conserved acres
35% of Tobin Township’s land. Who manages Tobin Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service14,303 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)51 ac
State natural resources43 ac
National Forest · 14,303 acConservation Easement · 51 acState Conservation Area · 43 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 51 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoosier National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 14,285 | Open |
| Armstrong Glade Nature Preserve State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 43 | Restricted |
| Hoosier Purchase Unit National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 18 | Open |
Things to do
18 places to go in Tobin Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Tobin Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Tobin Township
4 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Tobin Township
Plock Knob807 ft elevation · In Hoosier National Forest
DirectionsGreybill Hill804 ft elevation · In Hoosier National Forest
DirectionsKnoblick Knob781 ft elevation
DirectionsPolk Hill781 ft elevation
DirectionsDrinkwater Hill751 ft elevation
DirectionsRiggs Hill732 ft elevation
DirectionsKrausch Hill650 ft elevation · In Hoosier National Forest
DirectionsGroves Hill600 ft elevation
Directions4 more peaks
Solomon Bryant Hill600 ft elevation
DirectionsTom Bryant Hill597 ft elevation
DirectionsGlenn Hill561 ft elevation
DirectionsFeatherbed Hill535 ft elevation
DirectionsCampgrounds in Tobin Township
German Ridge CampgroundIn Hoosier National Forest
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 8 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 0.7 miUnpaved · 23.0 mi
German Ridge 2 Trail4.3 mi
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Old Perry County CourthouseBuilding · listed 1981
About itWhen to get out
The walking year in Tobin Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 43 | 47 | 57 | 68 | 77 | 84 | 87 | 87 | 81 | 70 | 57 | 46 |
| Rain (in) | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
August is the driest month (3.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 5.5 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Tobin Township →
Next door
Tobin Township and its neighbors
Tobin Township has the most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobin Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Troy Township | 3% | 0.1 | 12 | 79% | B− |
| Union Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Anderson Township | 9% | 0.1 | under 1 | under 1% | C− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Tobin Township
Where can I hike in Tobin Township?
The longest trail networks: Hoosier National Forest, 26.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Tobin Township’s trails?
Hoosier National Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Tobin Township?
44,417 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Tobin Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 14,381 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Tobin Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →