Heron Rookery Trail Indiana Dunes
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Heron Rookery Trail Indiana Dunes

Seasonal river-edge trail known for birdlife and spring woodland bloom.

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Length
3.3 mi
Difficulty
2
County
porter
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Great Marsh Trail Indiana Dunes

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Dune Ridge Trail Indiana Dunes

Short steep climb to dune-top views over marsh and Lake Michigan.

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About This Trail

Seasonal river-edge trail known for birdlife and spring woodland bloom. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Indiana wave 1 launch set.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.6223977, -86.98055149999999
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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Heron Rookery Trail Indiana Dunes in PORTER County, Indiana. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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