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

Top Hiking Spots in and near Indiana

  • Plainfield, Indiana

    Hike the Sodalis Nature Park Loop

    2.3 mi / 75 ft gain
    Starting at the entrance of Sodalis, there two ways you can take. If you go to the left, it will take you to the trails in the woods. If you go right, that will take you to the lake view area. The lake view area has a dock that goes out into the lake which is a great lake to fish on. You'll also ...
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  • Winona Lake, Indiana

    Hike Winona Lake Trail

    5.0
    7.2 mi / 252 ft gain
    Winona Lake Trail is a 7.3 mile loop hike or mountain bike ride through both paved and forest terrain near Winona Lake, Indiana. This is a shared trail with mountain bikers, so be sure to keep an eye out when you're on the trail.Be sure to bring some bug spray and be prepared for a muddy hike/rid...
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  • Lincoln City, Indiana

    Visit Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial

    0.5 mi / 105 ft gain
    Abraham Lincoln lived on this farm from the age of 7 - 21. Begin your visit at the Visitor Center. This building is a memorial to Abraham Lincoln and his family and was designed with two halls and a connecting covered walkway. On the outside of the building there are five sculptured panels markin...
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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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  • Angola, Indiana

    Hike the Bluebird Hills Trail

    1.8 mi
    The Bluebird Hills trail ( trail #7) is a moderate, 1.8 mile loop trail at Pokagon State Park that starts just below Hell's Point on Trail #3. You will be guided by a sign at the start of the trail head.  You will start out along a wooded path that leads you to an open meadow with rolling hills t...
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  • George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, Indiana

    Explore George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

    1 mi / 15 ft gain
    Located in Vincennes, Indiana, the urban park honors the heroic deeds of George Rogers Clark and his men who captured the British Fort Sackville on 25 February 1779. Today a memorial similar to those found in Washington D.C. now honors Clark and the site of Fort Sackville. Walking to the nearby R...
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  • Fort Wayne, Indiana

    Hike Pufferbelly Trail

    5.0
    1.8 mi / 22 ft gain
    The Pufferbelly Trail in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a popular hiking destination known for its well-maintained paths and diverse scenery. Spanning 1.8 miles, the trail offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, providing hikers with a variety of views and terrains. The trail is relatively flat, mak...
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  • New Harmony, Indiana

    Explore Historic New Harmony and Harmonie State Park

    1 mi / 11 ft gain
    Historic New Harmony, Indiana honors two unique communities from the early 1800's. The Rappites located here in 1814. They were fleeing from religious persecution and awaiting the impending millennium. In 1824, the Owenites brought many great scientists and philosophers into the area when they pu...
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  • Nashville, Indiana

    Trail 8 Loop To Hesitation Point

    4.0
    10.61 mi / 1253 ft gain
    Trail 8 Loop to Hesitation Point is a ~11 mile loop trail where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Nashville, Indiana. There is a total of 637 feet of elevation. The distance, terrain, and elevation make this hike perfect for any intermediate and advanced level hikers. The hike has a...
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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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  • Richmond, Indiana

    Bike or Run on the Cardinal Greenway

    62 mi
    The Cardinal Greenway has a number of access points within the city of Richmond. The furthest southern access point is off of Test Road just east of the intersection with Abington Pike. There is ample parking here and will allow you to enjoy a short section along the Whitewater River that include...
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  • Nashville, Indiana

    Ogle Lake To Trail 9 Loop

    4.0
    7.42 mi / 1135 ft gain
    Ogle Lake to Trail 9 Loop is a loop trail located near Nashville, Indiana. This trail is moderately difficult due to its distance, elevation and terrain. The trail can be highly trafficked around the beginning of the trailhead, but once you make it to the Trail 9 Loop it tends to clear out and ha...
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  • Zionsville, Indiana

    Hike Zionsville Rail To Trail

    7.1 mi / 118 ft gain
    Big 4 Rail Trail is a 3.5 mile point-to-point hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Zionsville, 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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  • Nashville, Indiana

    Climb Lilly Lookout at Brown County State Park

    / 75 ft gain
    Originally used as a wildfire outpost, Lilly Lookout was donated in 1942 and moved to the State Park to serve as a radio communications tower. It also serves as a public observation tower where visitors can climb most of the way up, though the booth at the top is usually locked. The tower is loc...
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  • Campbellsburg, Indiana

    Hike Cave River Valley Trail

    3.3 mi / 396 ft gain
    Cave River Valley Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Campbellsburg, Indiana.
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