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Miller Woods Trail Indiana Dunes
Woodland and dune-country trail with quiet forest sections near the lakeshore.
West Beach Trail Loop Indiana Dunes
Sandy loop with beach access and broad views across shoreline dune systems.
Dunes Succession Trail Indiana Dunes
Short interpretive loop through the dune development sequence near Lake Michigan.
About This Trail
A 3.4-mile out-and-back from the Paul Douglas Center through woods, marshland, and sand dunes all the way to Lake Michigan. On clear days the Chicago skyline is visible from the beach, and the flat, accessible terrain makes this one of the park’s most welcoming longer hikes.
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Nearby Trails
Miller Woods Trail Indiana Dunes
Woodland and dune-country trail with quiet forest sections near the lakeshore.
West Beach Trail Loop Indiana Dunes
Sandy loop with beach access and broad views across shoreline dune systems.
Dunes Succession Trail Indiana Dunes
Short interpretive loop through the dune development sequence near Lake Michigan.
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.
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