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Horseback Riding at Indiana Dunes
Indiana Dunes National Park
Enjoy an equestrian ride through ancient dune formations on the Glenwood Dunes Trails system. These trails are the only horseback trails and you must bring your own horse. The trail is host to almost 15 miles of interconnected loops. Be sure to bring a map as there are 13 junctions interconnecting the loops.
Glenwood Dunes Trails are the national park's only equestrian trails. Horseback riding is permitted on the specified portion of the Glenwood Dunes Trails from March 16 to December 14. However, if there is sufficient snow cover for cross-country skiing (3 inches or more) before December 15 or after March 15, the trail will remain closed to horseback riding. Horses are prohibited in the winter to prevent accidents with cross-country skiers on the trail. The parking lot is large enough for horse trailers. In the parking lot and picnic area, all horse excrement must be bagged, removed from the area and disposed of appropriately. There is no horse rental concession. Horses are prohibited on all roads. Click here for detailed information on the Glenwood Dunes Trails and specific information on horseback riding. Getting There Trailhead Parking Lot 1475 North Brummitt Road, Chesterton, IN 46304 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 41.648245, -87.015382 (Decimal Degrees)
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Fees
See our Fees and Passes page for more details.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
There are covered picnic shelters at the Glenwood Dunes parking lot. The shelters and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Pets
No — Pets are not allowed on the equestrian loops on the Glenwood Dunes Trail.
Reservations
Yes — See our Fees and Passes page for details. Fees & Passes - Indiana Dunes National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Location
Glenwood Dunes Trail