Indian Mound Reserve

Indian Mound Reserve is a protected area covering 169 acres with diverse landscapes that connect Cedar Cliff Falls, Peterson Park, and Williamson Mound. Hiking trails link these different sections and allow visitors to move between the various features throughout the reserve.

Williamson Mound and the Pollock Works are ancient earthworks built by early Native Americans and were added to the National Register of Historic Places in the 1970s. These structures represent a period when people deliberately shaped the land for protection and community purposes.

The Pollock Works sit on a high overlook above Massies Creek with limestone walls and curved earthworks that once protected early communities. Visitors today can walk among these structures and see how the land was shaped to serve defensive needs.

The reserve offers eight miles of hiking trails, multiple picnic areas, and a designated viewpoint for Cedar Cliff Falls. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and allow time to explore the different sections at a comfortable pace.

A restored log cabin predating 1825 sits within the reserve and shows how people lived during that era. Educational programs use this building to help visitors understand the connection between early settlers and the archaeological sites nearby.