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#33 of 60 national parks in United States of America

Best trails in Indiana Dunes National Park

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Looking for a great trail in Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana? AllTrails has 17 great hiking trails, kid friendly trails, views trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. Just looking to take a quick stroll? We've got 12 easy trails in Indiana Dunes National Park ranging from 1.1 to 5.6 km and from 184 to 272 meters above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
Description

15 miles on the shore of Lake Michigan make up this National Park. Birding, relaxing, hiking, and soaking in the view of bird filled weltlands, praries full of wildflowers, and over 50 miles of trails over the dunes await. For fee info see here: https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/fees.htm Visitor Centers have different hours, but all public use areas are open from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. For Visitor Center hours see here: https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/hours.htm

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Map of trails in Indiana Dunes National Park
Park information
Area:
6,070 hectares
Park hours
Monday
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Contact
(219) 926-1952
Top trails (17)
#1 - Cowles Bog Trail
Indiana Dunes National Park
moderateYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarGray Star(598)
Length: 6.9 km • Est. 1 h 52 m
#2 - West Beach - Dune Succession Trail
Indiana Dunes National Park
easyYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarGray StarGray Star(281)
Length: 1.8 km • Est. 30 m
#3 - Little Calumet River and Mnoke Prairie Trail
Indiana Dunes National Park
moderateYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarGray Star(171)
Length: 6.3 km • Est. 1 h 41 m
#4 - West Beach 3-Loop Trail
Indiana Dunes National Park
moderateYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarGray Star(136)
Length: 5.6 km • Est. 1 h 23 m
#5 - Paul H. Douglas (Miller Woods) Trail
Indiana Dunes National Park
easyYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarGray Star(117)
Length: 5.6 km • Est. 1 h 30 m
#6 - Tolleston Dunes Trail
Indiana Dunes National Park
moderateYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarGray Star(126)
Length: 4.7 km • Est. 1 h 17 m
#7 - Mount Baldy Beach Trail
Indiana Dunes National Park
easyYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarGray StarGray Star(69)
Length: 1.4 km • Est. 25 m
#8 - Dune Ridge Trail
Indiana Dunes National Park
easyYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarGray StarGray Star(92)
Length: 1.1 km • Est. 20 m
#9 - Heron Rookery Trail
Indiana Dunes National Park
easyYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarGray StarGray Star(73)
Length: 5.1 km • Est. 1 h 18 m
#10 - Bailly Homestead / Chellberg Farm Trail
Indiana Dunes National Park
easyYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarYellow StarGray Star(58)
Length: 1.8 km • Est. 29 m
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