Indiana
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Marshall, Indiana
Hike the Canyons Loop of Turkey Run State Park
4.57.1 miLocated 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...Read more -
Gary, Indiana
Hike the Dune Succession Trail, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
4.51 mi / 150 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 -
Marshall, Indiana
Hike the Turkey Run Trail System
4.514 miTurkey 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 ...Read more -
Madison, Indiana
Clifty Falls Loop
4.44.1 mi / 479 ft gainThis day hike in Clifty Falls State Park is a challenging workout with rewarding sights. Springtime brings wildflowers, and fall lovely colors, to the area.Read more -
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hike at Eagle Creek Beach
4.46 mi / 200 ft gainAs 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...Read more -
Bristow, Indiana
Backpack the Two Lakes Loop Trail, Hoosier NF
4.016 miThis 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...Read more -
Brownstown, Indiana
Hike to Pinnacle Peak, Indiana
4.52 mi / 900 ft gainBeginning 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...Read more -
Dune Acres, Indiana
Hike the Cowles Bog Trail, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
3.04.4 mi / 200 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 -
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 -
Indianapolis, Indiana
Trail Run at Marott Park
3.03 mi / 0 ft gainParking 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...Read more -
Chesterton, Indiana
Hike the 3 Dune Challenge
5.01.5 mi / 552 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 -
Fremont, Indiana
Rolling Oaks Trail
2.07 mi / 213 ft gainThe 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, ...Read more -
Waveland, Indiana
Hike the Devil's Punch Bowl
4.01.5 mi / 320 ft gainStarting 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...Read more -
Madison, Indiana
Clifty, Hoffman, and Tunnel Falls Loop
5.06.02 mi / 1152 ft gainYou 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 ...Read more -
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...Read more -
Lincoln City, Indiana
Visit Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial
0.5 mi / 105 ft gainAbraham 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...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Indiana
Saint Croix, Indiana
Tipsaw Lake
Overview
The Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area is located on the shores of its namesake lake in south-central Indiana's Hoosier National Forest...
Greenfield, Indiana
Indianapolis KOA Holiday
This KOA has camping for all types of RVs including long sites with patios! No RV? No problem. You'll find sites for tents and Cabins for...
Bloomington, Indiana
Hardin Ridge
Overview
Hardin Ridge is a 1,200-acre recreational complex located on the shores of Monroe Reservoir in Hooiser National Forest. The comp...
Middlebury, Indiana
Elkhart Co. / Middlebury KOA Holiday
Come and enjoy the simple, quiet life in northern Indiana at one of the nation's largest Amish communities. At the campground, you can jo...
Saint Croix, Indiana
Indian Celina Lake
Overview
The Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area is a tranquil getaway in the midst of the Hoosier National Forest. Both the Celina and In...
Sunman, Indiana
Batesville KOA Journey
Soak up the serenity at this lovely campground in southeast Indiana, midway between Indianapolis and Cincinnati. It's surrounded by hardw...