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Indian Rockhouse Loop
A historic loop past a massive bluff shelter, a natural bathtub, and a Civilian Conservation Corps-era quarry.
- Distance
- 3.5 mi loop
- Est. time
- ~2 hr
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation
- 550 ft
- Area
- Buffalo Point / Lower District
- Pet friendly
- No
Photo: NPS / A. Smith (public domain)
The hike
One of the most popular trails in the Lower Buffalo, the Indian Rockhouse Loop drops through hardwoods past sinkholes, a CCC-era quarry, a small wet-weather waterfall, and 'Pebble Spring' before ending at Indian Rockhouse — a massive bluff shelter once used by prehistoric peoples. Along the way, look for the Indian Bathtub, a smooth hollow worn into the creek bed. The return climb is the workout. Best in spring and fall.