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Hiking Indiana Dunes
Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes is home to one of the most biologically diverse habitats in the nation. Hiking is a great way to explore these fascinating landscape. Traverse over 50 miles of trails that lead you through shorelines, dunes, wetlands, prairies, river systems, oak savannahs, cultural sites and more.
Discover much more than just sand dunes as you hike through 14 distinct trail systems covering more than 50 miles of trails. A wide variety of hiking trails traverse the various habitats and cultural history of Indiana Dunes National Park. The varying lengths and difficulty levels make it easy to choose the trail that's right for you. From a short easy stroll to a challenging all-day trek, most of the trails are open all year and the hiking experience will change with each season. Paper trail maps are available at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, and at each trailhead kiosk.
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Fees
See our Fees and Passes page for details. Fees & Passes - Indiana Dunes National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Fees Apply
Yes
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
Great Trails with Accessible Views Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk, a predominantly cement walkway and provides a nice path on nearby terrain. The pier is designed for universal access and is a great spot for bird watching. Paul H. Douglas Center has fully accessible walking and allows visitors to view two marsh areas, picnic area, and a play zone. West Beach provides a ramp down to the sand and has easy access to restrooms and picnic shelters Lake View allows visitors of all abilities to enjoy great views of the lake and accessible picnic shelters.
Pets
Yes — Pets are members of our families, but there are some things you should be aware of before bringing your pet to the park. Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet (2 meters). Pet owners are responsible for removing pet waste everywhere in the park. Pets are not allowed on the Pinhook Bog Trail, but are allowed on the Pinhook Upland Trail. Pets are not allowed on the equestrian portion of the Glenwood Dunes Trail system. Pets should not be left unattended in a vehicle, especially in the summer. High temperatures in a car can kill pets. Service animals are an exception to these rules and may accompany their owner to all park locations.
Reservations
No