Northfield, Illinois
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Northfield
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Schererville, IndianaHike Hoosier Prairie Nature Preserve
5.00.84 mi / 46 ft gainHoosier Prairie Nature Preserve is a 0.8 mile loop hike that takes you past scenic views located near Schererville, Indiana.Read more -
Gary, Indiana
Dune Succession Trail
4.50.94 mi / 92 ft gainThis hike provides a great opportunity to explore the variable landscape and terrain in Indiana Dunes National Park. From the parking lot head north on a paved walkway toward Lake Michigan's shoreline. Next, walk down the boardwalk to the beach. Once you reach the coast, you'll have amazing view...Read more -
Dune Acres, Indiana
Hike the Cowles Bog Trail, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
3.04.43 mi / 381 ft gainTo get to the trailhead parking lot: take Mineral Springs Road towards the community of Dune Acres. Just before you get to the guard shack for the community, turn onto the gravel road to the right - there will be signs indicating Cowles Bog Trail parking. Once parked, walk back towards the Dune A...Read more -
Chesterton, Indiana
3 Dune Challenge
5.01.81 mi / 364 ft gainStart at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center (the first exit off the roundabout in the park after the toll), after receiving your park map, and follow the 3 dune challenge. This challenge, looping trails 8 and 4, involves climbing to the top of Mt. Jackson (176 feet), Mt. Holden (184 feet)...Read more -
Porter, Indiana
Indiana Dunes Trail 8 And 7 Loop
1.95 mi / 361 ft gainIndiana Dunes Trail 8 and 7 Loop is a 2 mile loop hike that takes you past scenic views located near Chesterton, Indiana.Read more
