Indian Kitchen Trail - Lusk Creek Canyon - Shawnee National Forest

Join me as I hike the Indian Kitchen Trail within the Lusk Creek Canyon area of the Shawnee National Forest. Please share this video with others to support Hiking with Shawn.
Directions to the Indian Kitchen Trail Trailhead:
tinyurl.com/y5rjc6x4
Shawnee National Forest Indian Kitchen Trail Q & A:
1. How rugged in this trail? This trail is moderately difficult with rolling hills, creek crossings and very slick areas. Horseback riders may also be in this area. Please be safe and watch your step. The main trai to the kitchen is severely damaged by horseback riding activities. Expect more mud on this trail than any other trail in the forest especially during rain months.
2. How long is this trail and is it a loop? This is a there and back trail of about 5 miles in length. It can be turned into a loop trail. However, it is advised that once you cross the road from the parking lot, go past the gate and in about 100 feet or so where the Indian Kitchen sign is laying on the ground, take the LEFT trail. This trail isn't as horse damaged as the right trail. Once on the left trail, continue on straight past the fork and it will take you to the horse tie off area of Indian Kitchen.
3. Are there signs or blazes along this trail? On the original trail, there are some older wooden signs present telling you that you are approaching Indian Kitchen. If you take the older trail, when coming to forks, stay left.
4. Any suggestions? Bring plenty of water and a snack. Make sure you spray yourself and your gear for ticks and mosquitoes. Poison ivy and venomous snakes occur in the area. Stay on the trail at all times. Yield for horseback riders while speaking in a calm voice so that they horse knows that you are a human. Always watch your step - people have died in the area from falls.
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[@outdoorstudios2022]

Hello Shawn, thanks for the play list

[@heathhargan6887]

Love your videos! Only wish you would have started making them earlier when I lived in the area. Some of these places are difficult to find.

[@HikingWithShawn]

Thank you!

[@HikeCamp]

Nice area for just exploring... Thanks for taking all of us along.. 👍

[@HikingWithShawn]

Thanks for tagging along at least with your viewing device :D

[@carlgaebe8699]

You may have answered in the video but wondering if it would be safe to swim under the bluffs at the bottom of the canyon. My buddy and I hiked this area and camped one night, I thought I had seen most of what the Shawnee area had to offer and was blown away by how tall and beautiful these bluffs/canyons were! I'd like to come back and swim on a hot day with a hot date!! Lol

[@HikingWithShawn]

People swim it. As for whether it’s safe or not is totally up to you. I’m not a pod swimmer, so I stay out of places that I could get into a tricky situation in.

[@pamelagonzalez9567]

Awesome video!!!! Like always my friend 👍😄

[@HikingWithShawn]

Thanks Pam :D

[@MexicanMovie]

Wow, i love it !

[@HikingWithShawn]

Another to add to your bucket list :D

[@danarogers1029]

I like, what I assume is, the 4k video. Cant wait to get to the Lusk Creek area. I've never been.

[@sharonstrack7059]

Thank you Shawn for a trip down memory lane. I try and watch your videos when I know i have ridden there. The Shawnee is my favorite. Thanks

[@HikingWithShawn]

I really enjoy getting comments like this :) I'm glad to have given you back some great memories!

[@aldridge446]

Thanks for all the wonderful videos..keep up the good work

[@HikingWithShawn]

Thanks for watching :)

[@HikingWithShawn]

I'm sorry, I accidentally hit the thumbs down button :-(

[@user-yr5ry4qj6m]

Is there a good put in for kayaking around the Indian Kitchen area of Lusk Creek?

[@HikingWithShawn]

Lusk Creek Access would probably be best.