Scott Starling Nature Sanctuary Indianapolis, IN 46278

"This place would be great if there was a trail map. I don't know if it is a secret club where only members know where the trails go or if you have to be a paying member before they tell you where the trails go or if by not telling anyone where the trails go it discourages use. In any event a with a map would go a long way toward making the place better. A description would even help."

"2023: They've definitely upgraded the parking lot since the last time I was here. So that was very nice. And you still don't have to pay to get in. I had heard all the eagle creek areas were gonna start charging admission. But this is still free so far. Original: This was the first time I was able to park here and walk around. The parking lot is tiny, so usually I've never been able to park. The trail by the water is pretty but very short. The odd little wooden trail is only wide enough for one person, so if you encounter someone, you have to jump off and it is pretty muddy. I imagine in summer it's like a swamp."

"This was our first time to Scott Starling Nature Preserve and we were pleasantly surprised. The trails were nicely maintained and even though the area is close to the interstate, we could hear very little traffic noise. There were several other hikers there but it wasn’t crowded by any means. The parking lot, however, was crowded by 9:00 a.m. and there were no restroom options so be prepared for that. We’ll definitely go back for more!"

"You can take a short hike to see Eagle Creek reservoir, or you can take a longer hike to see the hilly areas. Both ways have beautiful views. Parking is not very big and sometimes crowded."

"This is an oasis in the city! The trails at this part of the eagle Creek system are amazing. We hiked in both directions in the past week. One leads out to the water and the other to the interior of eagle Creek. Terrain on the interior trail is moderate, lots of hills and tree roots, making the hike interesting."