South Bend, Indiana
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Top Hiking Spots in and near South Bend
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New Carlisle, Indiana
Hike the Glacier Flats Trail at Spicer Lake Nature Reserve
5.02 miThe 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...Read more -
Winona Lake, Indiana
Hike Winona Lake Trail
5.07.2 mi / 252 ft gainWinona 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...Read more -
Chesterton, Indiana
Hike the 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 -
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 -
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Moab Trail
2.15 mi / 75 ft gainMoab Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kalamazoo, Michigan.Read more -
Gary, Indiana
Hike the Dune Succession Trail, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
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