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    • Marshall, Indiana

      Hike the Canyons Loop of Turkey Run State Park

      4.5
      7.1 mi
      Located 54 miles western from Indianapolis this is a really gorgeous state park. Entrance fee is $7 but it's totally worth the money (map included). You will find many trails which are leading through canyons and forest. I recommend beginning in the morning with trail 6, which will guide you thro...
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    • Gary, Indiana

      Hike the Dune Succession Trail, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

      4.5
      1 mi / 150 ft gain
      This 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...
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    • Marshall, Indiana

      Hike the Turkey Run Trail System

      4.5
      14 mi
      Turkey Run State Park is one of Indiana's most beautiful hidden gems. The fourteen miles of trails that intertwine Sugar Creek range from beginner to advanced and are easily accessible from the the park's visitor center. With the longest trail stretching only two miles, Turkey Run's trail system ...
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    • Madison, Indiana

      Clifty Falls Loop

      4.4
      4.1 mi / 479 ft gain
      This day hike in Clifty Falls State Park is a challenging workout with rewarding sights. Springtime brings wildflowers, and fall lovely colors, to the area.
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    • Indianapolis, Indiana

      Hike at Eagle Creek Beach

      4.4
      6 mi / 200 ft gain
      As you pass through the entrance of Eagle Creek, you will drive through windy roads surrounded in pine trees. There are signs telling you where everything is located. There are lots of different places to park depending on what you wanna do.If you like hiking, take a trip to Eagle Creek. They hav...
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    • Bristow, Indiana

      Backpack the Two Lakes Loop Trail, Hoosier NF

      4.0
      16 mi
      This is one of my favorite options for a quick weekend backpacking trip near Louisville. The trail forms a figure eight around 2 lakes - Indian Lake and and Lake Celina. Hiking the full outer loop around both lakes is about 16 miles, but if that's too much distance or you are short on time, you c...
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    • Brownstown, Indiana

      Hike to Pinnacle Peak, Indiana

      4.5
      2 mi / 900 ft gain
      Beginning at the trail head labeled for Trail 1/Pinnacle Peak, the trail changes a total of ~450 ft elevation in a mile through a rolling, hardwood forest to reach its namesake location: Pinnacle Peak. The view opens up to the southwest of the peak and shows the valley below and the distance farm...
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    • Dune Acres, Indiana

      Hike the Cowles Bog Trail, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

      3.0
      4.4 mi / 200 ft gain
      To 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...
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    • New Carlisle, Indiana

      Hike the Glacier Flats Trail at Spicer Lake Nature Reserve

      5.0
      2 mi
      The Glacier Flats Trail is a 1.5 mile loop that guides you through the Old Field Trail and past the Buttonbrush Wetland and observation platform. You will continue along the trail past an open field and then into the woods.  Along the way you will enjoy the colors of the wildflowers and likely an...
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    • Indianapolis, Indiana

      Trail Run at Marott Park

      3.0
      3 mi / 0 ft gain
      Parking for Marott Park is right off of College Avenue and is easily accessible for anyone living in downtown Indianapolis or in the Broad Ripple area. We often take our dog here to run trails along the riverbed. You can cover several miles of trails here and crank out some hill repeats (which ca...
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    • Chesterton, Indiana

      Hike the 3 Dune Challenge

      5.0
      1.5 mi / 552 ft gain
      Start 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)...
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    • Waveland, Indiana

      Hike the Devil's Punch Bowl

      4.0
      1.5 mi / 320 ft gain
      Starting at the central parking lot near the pond, follow the signs for Trail 1, which will take you down through a set of steps and boardwalks to the bottom of a steep canyon. From there, simply follow the canyon downstream.  The canyon trail terminates at Silver Cascade Falls, a unique convex w...
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    • Fremont, Indiana

      Rolling Oaks Trail

      2.07 mi / 213 ft gain
      The Trine State Recreation Area is just off of the 80/90 Interstate in northeastern Indiana near the town of Freemont. You can find the trailhead of the Rolling Oaks Trail just north of the Wild Turkey Shelter. The Rolling Oaks Trail is a moderate 2.5 mile loop that takes you through the forest, ...
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    • Madison, Indiana

      Clifty, Hoffman, and Tunnel Falls Loop

      5.0
      6.02 mi / 1152 ft gain
      You start by parking at some of the many trailheads and head down the stairs to the start of the trails. From there you can follow your map to the different difficulty trails! They people working the gate are very helpful and can guide you to anywhere you want to go.  This 7 mile loop takes you ...
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    • Spencer, Indiana

      Hike the Greens Bluff Loop

      5.0
      1.4 mi / 160 ft gain
      Greens Bluff is a 1.4 mile loop hike with great scenery from the bluff and along the creek. This trail is located in Spencer Indiana. 
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    • Chesterton, Indiana

      Photograph the Chicago Skyline from the Indiana Dunes

      Indiana Dunes State Park and Beach is a family friendly beach perfect for a day out in the sun. However, it has something to offer most beaches don't - a view of Chicago over the water!  It's a great shot to try to capture on your camera, especially at sunset when colorful clouds fill the sky ove...
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    Camping and Lodging in Indiana

    Tipsaw Lake
    Saint Croix, Indiana

    Tipsaw Lake

    Batesville KOA Journey
    Sunman, Indiana

    Batesville KOA Journey

    Indianapolis KOA Holiday
    Greenfield, Indiana

    Indianapolis KOA Holiday

    Hardin Ridge
    Bloomington, Indiana

    Hardin Ridge

    Elkhart Co. / Middlebury KOA Holiday
    Middlebury, Indiana

    Elkhart Co. / Middlebury KOA Holiday

    Indian Celina Lake
    Saint Croix, Indiana

    Indian Celina Lake