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The Best Hiking in Bloomington

Looking for the best hiking in Bloomington? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Bloomington. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Bloomington

  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike Latimer Woods Loop

    0.4 mi / 19 ft gain
    Latimer Woods Loop is a 0.4 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Bloomington, Indiana.
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike South Shore Trails Loop

    1.7 mi / 104 ft gain
    South Shore Trails Loop is a 1.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Bloomington, Indiana.
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike Boat House Trails

    1.8 mi / 177 ft gain
    Boat House Trails is a 1.8 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Bloomington, Indiana.
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike Griffy Reservoir North Shore Trail

    5.0
    3.3 mi / 206 ft gain
    This trail is rated as moderate and is a hot spot for hiking and fishing. Note that there are certain sections of the trail that have steep inclines, narrow paths, and rocky areas. For this reason, it may not be the easiest or best trail to bring small kids on. Be sure to wear appropriate footwea...
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike North Shore Loop Trail

    3.1 mi / 219 ft gain
    North Shore Loop Trail is a 3.1 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Bloomington, Indiana.
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike Clear Creek Rail Trail

    4.6 mi / 95 ft gain
    Clear Creek Rail-Trail is a 4.6 mile out and back hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Bloomington, Indiana.
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike the Leonard Springs Nature Park Loop

    1.1 mi / 141 ft gain
    The Leonard Springs Nature Loop is a 1.1 mile loop hike features a waterfall. This hike near Bloomington is well-hike and relatively easy to follow and is dog-friendly. 
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike Scarlet Oak Woods

    1.6 mi / 269 ft gain
    Scarlet Oaks is an easy trail to hike and is preserved in a suburb of Unionville, Indiana. There are pretty views of a creek and pond. There are also several areas to meditate and explore. It is about 20 mins from Bloomington.
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike Porter West Preserve Loop

    2.2 mi / 246 ft gain
    Porter West Preserve Loop is a 2.2 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Bloomington, Indiana.
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike Blue Bird Trail

    1.2 mi / 147 ft gain
    Blue Bird Trail is a 1.9 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Bloomington, Indiana.
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike Whitetail And Blue Bird Loop

    2.4 mi / 282 ft gain
    Whitetail and Blue Bird Loop is a 2.4 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Bloomington, Indiana.
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike Pate Hollow Trail

    5.6 mi / 919 ft gain
    Pate Hollow Trail is a 6.1 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Smithville, Indiana.
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  • Ellettsville, Indiana

    Hike Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve

    3.9 mi / 26 ft gain
    Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve is a 2.3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Ellettsville, Indiana.
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve

    2.1 mi / 390 ft gain
    Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve is a 2.1 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near Smithville, Indiana.
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  • Bloomington, Indiana

    Hike Cedar Bluff Nature Preserve Loop

    0.9 mi / 91 ft gain
    Cedar Bluff Nature Preserve Trail [PRIVATE PROPERTY] is a 1.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Harrodsburg, Indiana.
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  • Nashville, Indiana

    Hike Jackson Creek Trail

    1.5 mi / 65 ft gain
    Jackson Creek Trail is a 1.5 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Nashville, Indiana.
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