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This information is a public record of the 1981 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.

Lincoln Boyhood Trail

National Park Service
  • Length
    1 mile
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    Loop

Circular trail, winds through natural reforested area connecting the visitor center and the historical farm, past the grave of Nancy Hanks Lincoln, cabin site, the trail of 12 stones and back to visitor center. Well shaded and water fountains on trail.

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The homestead is typical of the of the 1820s. It is located on four of the original 160 acres owned by Thomas Lincoln. Photo by NPS/Paula Alexander.
The homestead is typical of the of the 1820s. It is located on four of the original 160 acres owned by Thomas Lincoln. Photo by NPS/Paula Alexander.
A bronze casting of sill logs and fireplace hearthstones symbolizes a cabin that the Lincolns began building in 1829. Photo by Cool10191/wiki.
A bronze casting of sill logs and fireplace hearthstones symbolizes a cabin that the Lincolns began building in 1829. Photo by Cool10191/wiki.
  • The homestead is typical of the of the 1820s. It is located on four of the original 160 acres owned by Thomas Lincoln. Photo by NPS/Paula Alexander.
  • The homestead is typical of the of the 1820s. It is located on four of the original 160 acres owned by Thomas Lincoln. Photo by NPS/Paula Alexander.
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Location: Rural

  • States: Indiana
  • Counties: Spencer

Circular trail, winds through natural reforested area connecting the visitor center and the historical farm, past the grave of Nancy Hanks Lincoln, cabin site, the trail of 12 stones and back to visitor center. Well shaded and water fountains on trail.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Dusty Shultz
Lincoln Boyhood National Monument
National Park Service
Lincoln, IN 47552
[email protected] • (812) 937-4541

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 425
  • Elevation (high): 515
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Rock, crushed
  • Surfaces (additional): --
  • Tread Width (average): 96"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): --
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 13
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    Nov 18, 1981
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