A small camo'ed cache after a short hike. Kid friendly. Keep your eyes open, you might spot a deer, turkey vulture, and small critters. Pick up the Earth Cache while you are out here. There is also a pioneer cemetery to check out.
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This is a nature preserve in the Town of Fishers. There are several trails that wind through the woods, along a creek, and onto a praire.
Take the kids and enjoy a day in the park, picnic at the shelter and hike the trails.
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve is approximately 127 acres: 42 acres is an Indiana State Designated Nature Preserve and the remaining 85 acres is under a conservation easement governed by the Department of Natural Resources.
The Preserve offers five different trails totaling 2 miles. Cheeney Creek meanders through the north end of the property and is viewed best from the Creek Ridge Trail. Other features include a bike rack for use when entering from the Town's Multi-Use Trail System's Hague Road connection; a gravel parking area; a 25' x 40' shelter used for informal gatherings, educational presentations, and picnicking. (Scheduled education programs receive priority over general public use.)
Many opportunities exist for passive exploration of the natural environment. Guided hikes and hands-on programs are available for children, families, scout groups, and school field trips -- in addition to self guided tours. There is no fee to visit the property during park hours, which are dawn to dusk.
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve is open from dawn to dusk. Anyone searching for a cache must do so during hours of operation. Seeking Caches at night is prohibited.
Anyone searching for a cache must follow the Property Rules:
-Stay on designated trails. Bicycles, horses and motorized vehicles are prohibited.
-Dogs can disturb wildlife. Please keep them on a leash.
-Wildlife is protected. Observe but do not disturb.
-Plants are protected. Look but do not collect.
-Matches and smoking may cause fires. Please Refrain.
-Keep Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve clean. No Littering.
To learn more about Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve go to www.fishers.in.us\rwnp