Biking & Hiking Trails

Indiana Dunes Trails

The trails at the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks have more than 60 miles of hiking paths, offering a variety of things to see along the way.

View an extensive exhibition of wildflowers and birds on the Heron Rookery Trail at the National Park. Hike through mature forests and along a dune ridge to gaze at Lake Michigan on Trail 9 at the State Park. Or ride your bike along the Calumet Bike Trail that runs through the parks as well as some neighboring communities.

Trail Map

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission unveiled a comprehensive trail map which includes current and future bike trails, parking locations and major roads. The maps also cover all the South Shore hiking and water trails.

Use the link above to view or download the map. Or request a map by calling 219-989-7979 or stop by the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. The Welcome Center is conveniently located next to the Erie Lackawanna Trail and Little Calumet Levee Trail.

Dogs on the Trails

Most of the trails allow pets to tag along, as long as they are on a 6' or shorter leash, either at the dunes or places such as Gabis Arboretum.

Biking the Rail Trails

Cycle more than 11 miles along one of the area’s rail trails, Prairie Duneland. This tracks turned-trail experience is paved and runs from Chesterton to Hobart with water fountains along the way. Another rail trail near Lake Michigan’s shore in Whiting is the Lake George Trail, a smooth 3.1-mile trip to Hammond that follows the shorelines of Lake George and Wolf Lake. 

Find out more about bike trails in and around the Indiana Dunes here.