Welcome

The River City Ramblers, would like to welcome you to Harmonie State Park. Located on the banks of the Wabash River in Posey County, Indiana's  south west corner. Nearby historic New Harmony honors two unique communities from the early 1800's. Established by the Rappites and the Owenites. From mid-April to mid-May the city of New Harmony sponsors the Herb Festival. You are invited to shop for your spring plants. To start your after adventure in New Harmony at the Antheneum/ Visitors Center is located at North and Arthur Streets.

Start Time: Any time between 8:00AM to 12:00PM noon local time.

Finish Time: You must complete the course by 4:00PM

Weather: This event will be held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately

Location: Start/Finish is located at the Cherry Hill Shelter, after you enter the park follow the Volksmarch signs to the starting point.

Registration & Start Cards: All participants, including infants and children must check in at the registration table and receive a start card. Your start card will be signed before the walk and returned to the finish table upon completion of the walk. This procedure allows us to keep track of all participants. The registration table is located at the Cherry Hill Shelter ( follow the Volksmarch signs to the  starting point.)

Event Awards: Each Department of Natural Resources (DNR) property in this series has a special 2 1/4 inch die cast medal with DNR property bar attached and to which additional DNR property bars may be added to form a chain. Completion of the trail and payment of the registration fee is required for the award. (badge shown above right)

This is a River Walk America Event, State Parks Special Events and River Walk American Event

Fees: Everyone is welcome to participate in this event for free, however, if you desire the award and credit the fee is $13.00. The property bar and credit is $8.00. The fee for IVV credit only is $3.00. You may walk free if no award or IVV credit is desired. There will be no refunds. You may Pre-register the fee for the award and credit is $11.00, for the bar and credit only is $6.00 Pre-registration can be mailed to the River City ramblers, no later than 10 days before the event.

Refreshments: Water and restrooms will be available at the start/finish point and at the check points. You may wish to carry water with you.

Trail Description: The trail will be through grassy meadows, over rolling hills, across streams, all in a forest setting. It is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. The trail is rated 3 on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 as the most difficult. Pets must be on a leash.

Park Fees: All participants must pay the admission fee of $4.00 per in-state and $5.00 per out-of-state car when applicable. An annual pass to all DNR properties is available for both in-state and out-of-state visitors. (Fees are are subject to change during 2007)

Harmonie State Park: This 3465 acre park is located at 3451 Harmonie State Park Rd. just off highway 69, 25 miles northwest of Evansville and 4 miles south of New Harmony, IN. It is a trail lover's paradise! Facilities include, a beautiful olympic size swimming pool, 200 class A camping sites, youth tent area, housekeeping cabins, boat launch ramp, nature center, and many other features. For more information call 812 682-4821.

Sponsors: THE RIVER CITY RAMBLERS Volkssport club is located in Evansville, IN. It is a volunteer non-profit organization. It is a member of the Indiana Volkssport Association and the American Volkssport Association.

Directions: From I 64 take exit 4 (New Harmony, Mt Vernon, Griffin) HWY 69 South 9 miles to the Harmonie State Park sign. Turn right on State Road 269 1 mile to the Harmonie State Park entrance.

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This Site was last updated: Monday, November 17, 2008 09:36 PM