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Indiana Dunes National Park is a national park of the United States located in northwestern Indiana managed by the National Park Service. It was authorized by Congress in 1966 as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and was redesignated as the nation's 61st national park on February 15, 2019. [2]
- Paul H. Douglas Trail Trail. Distance: 3.3 miles out-and-back | Difficulty: Easy | Total Ascent: 260 feet | Time: 1.5 to 2 hours. Paul H. Douglas Trail elevation profile.
- Spend Some Time on West Beach. West Beach is the most visited beach in Indiana Dunes National Park. The parking lot can hold 655 vehicles, so that tells you just how popular this beach is.
- Dunes Succession Trail (Diana of the Dunes Dare) Distance: 0.9 miles | Difficulty: Moderate | Total Ascent: 175 feet | Time: 45 minutes. Dune Succession Trail Elevation Profile.
- Tolleston Dunes. Distance: 2.9 miles | Difficulty: Easy to moderate | Time: 1.5 to 2 hours. The Tolleston Dunes Trail is located near West Beach. This trail heads through oak savanna, wetlands, and more dunes.
Discover stunning scenery, tight-knit communities, and thousands of acres of adventure-filled wilderness in the Indiana Dunes area.
Aug 23, 2024 · Enjoy the outdoors year-round at Indiana Dunes National Park. From swimming and sunbathing in the summer to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, each season offers visitors the chance to experience this unique park. Hiking is rewarding in every season.
Jul 25, 2024 · The story of how a coalition of housewives, scientists and a single committed lawmaker brought the Indiana Dunes back from the verge of destruction and turned it into a national park is one of...
Aug 27, 2024 · Discover much more than just sand dunes as you hike through 15 distinct trail systems covering more than 50 miles of trails. A wide variety of hiking trails traverse the various habitats and cultural history of Indiana Dunes National Park.
With an unparalleled position along 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, 50 miles of rugged trails, and a diverse ecosystem of dunes, wetlands, prairies, and old-growth forest, Indiana Dunes National Park is a destination for outdoor adventurers of all kinds.
