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West Beach Trail Loop Indiana Dunes
Sandy loop with beach access and broad views across shoreline dune systems.
Tolleston Dunes Trail Indiana Dunes
Rolling dune-country trail with mixed oak savanna and wetland edges.
Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Trail Indiana Dunes
Accessible lakeshore route with broad Lake Michigan and river views.
About This Trail
A 1.1-mile interpretive loop illustrating four stages of dune ecological succession, with 250 stairs climbing to panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. One of the best short hikes in the park for understanding how bare sand transforms into forest.
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Nearby Trails
West Beach Trail Loop Indiana Dunes
Sandy loop with beach access and broad views across shoreline dune systems.
Tolleston Dunes Trail Indiana Dunes
Rolling dune-country trail with mixed oak savanna and wetland edges.
Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Trail Indiana Dunes
Accessible lakeshore route with broad Lake Michigan and river views.
Paul H Douglas Trail Indiana Dunes
Flat wetland corridor route with mixed habitat and accessible terrain.
Miller Woods Trail Indiana Dunes
Woodland and dune-country trail with quiet forest sections near the lakeshore.
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