West Beach Trails
A 3-mile hike through the West Beach Recreation Area that highlights the diversity of plant and animal life while offering several spectacular views along the way.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 87 m
- Descent
- 87 m
Hiking in Indiana
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Hiking Routes in Indiana
Tolleston Dunes Long Loop
A moderate 3-mile hike that wanders through "4,700 year-old sand dunes that were formed when Lake Michigan's water level was 25 feet higher than today."
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 54 m
- Descent
- 54 m
Glenwood Dunes Trail
An extensive network of trail with several options for shorter or longer hikes.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 65 m
- Descent
- 65 m
Cowles Bog Trail
A moderate hike with "outstanding plant diversity" and the option to enjoy lunch of the shores of Lake Michigan.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 86 m
- Descent
- 86 m
Great Marsh Trail
A short hike great for birdwatching in "the largest wetland complex in the Lake Michigan watershed."
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 4 m
Calumet Dunes Trail
An easy and fully-accessible hike through a series of dune ridges.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 904 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 7 m
Dune Ridge Trail
A short hike with expansive views of the Great Marsh.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 23 m
- Descent
- 23 m
Little Calumet River Trail
An easy hike exploring the restored Mnoké Prairie, Bailly Homestead, and Chellberg Farm.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Descent
- 50 m
Trail 2 -> Trail 10
A relaxing hike through a marsh noted for its long boardwalk, ferns, and early spring wildflowers.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 13 m
- Descent
- 13 m
Trail 10
Hike through quiet, serene forests, then follow sand dunes along Lake Michigan back to the trailhead.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 84 m
- Descent
- 84 m
Lincoln State Park - Trail 2 & 3
Outer loop on trail #2 & 3
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 125 m
- Descent
- 125 m