4.5Monon Trail(353 reviews) - What a Motivator to Exercise Biking Trails • Hiking Trails
We were visiting the area and discovered the Monon Trail. It is a lovely and lengthy trail to walk, run, skate, or bike. Just be courteous and watch out for slower walkers and children. It was not overly crowded on a May weekend and the part we were on felt very safe. With trails like this that connect different areas of town, it is a motivator to walk or bike to things rather than just hopping in the car. There are eateries, play places, and resting areas all along the way. Find the cool Carmel sign in the Midtown area for a great photo. If I remember correctly, the trail is about 26 miles long running from downtown Indianapolis up to the Carmel and Westfield areas. Great find!!See more..
4.5Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest(193 reviews) - An absolute blast for the whole family! Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails • Gardens
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest serves as a living laboratory for education, research, conservation and engagement with the natural environment. Gabis Arboretum offers a wide variety of activities, events and classes for people of all ages and interests. With 300 acres of magnificent landscapes, education programs and community events the arboretum has something for any interest. Popular attractions include the Railway Garden, which tells the story of American railroads in the context of a large display garden. Miniature trains run through outdoor displays showcasing American history.See more..
4.5Cardinal Greenway(101 reviews) - A great experience! Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Biking Trails • Parks • Hiking Trails
The Greenway is a great way to get in a few to a lot of miles, conveniently located in the Muncie, Richmond, and Gaston areas. It is well maintained and most parts have very little traffic at the intersections. Right off the Richmond trailhead (at the southernmost point) are several restaurants and downtown Richmond, with antique stores and local fare. Just heads up: this is not plowed in the winter months.See more..
This 17 mile linear rail trail is quite scenic, partly shaded, slightly hilly, and mostly paved with asphalt. Near Goshen there is a section of hard packed limestone easily negotiable with road bike. Several new sections have been completed in recent years, but there remains a short segment (about 1 mile) on country roads without any shoulder. You pass many Amish farms complete with horse-drawn buggies and carts. You encounter many Amish folk bicycling the trail and farmers mowing their fields with a team of horses.See more..
4.5Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve(76 reviews) - Lovely Hiking Trail Along Coffee Creek Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails • Scenic Walking Areas
The Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve is a 157-acre complex of wetlands, woodlands, and prairie. More than 400 native plant species have been identified on the property. The magnificent display of wildflowers from spring through fall is one of The Preserve’s most notable features. Many common mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies make their homes here, and there is a diverse birdlife, including both nesting and migratory species. Coffee Creek is one of the healthiest streams in the southern Lake Michigan watershed. Salmon, trout, and many other fish swim in its waters. The Preserve is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts. A system of trails, including a three-mile loop around the perimeter, is popular with hikers, joggers, dog walkers, birders, and other nature lovers. Photographers are attracted by the abundant wildlife and wildflowers. Anglers find fishing in the creek excellent. A variety of classes, workshops, and hikes are provided throughout the year.See more..
A peaceful nature walk that is in the city. The trail follows a river and is completely paved. There is parking at 3 different places on the trail. It is a couple miles long and mostly level ground. There was some wildlife we saw along the trail, mostly butterflies. We did get bit by a few mosquitoes so don't forget repellent of your choice. There are several benches along the way to rest as well.See more..
4.5B-Line Trail(73 reviews) - Saturday morning cruising tour Hiking Trails
Right through Downtown Bloomington. Plenty of shops, restaurants, etc. Farmers market was also going on. South end has the new Switch Yard Park - very cool. North end is shorter, but very quiet See more..
4.0Island Park(57 reviews) - Great place to walk the dogs Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Hiking Trails
There is a very nice mile long track that includes Island Park and goes along the river. This is one of our favorite places to take the dogs. We've also been to the park with the grandkids who love the playground. It's a great place when the city has activities going on as it provides a lot of shade from the sun.See more..
4.5Fort Wayne Trails(51 reviews) - Small Fort and Large Web of Trails Hiking Trails
The parks and trails are amazing. Nice riverside walks. Some mud due to rain and there are older and some uneven walkways. Check out the MLK Jr. Bridge too. This is a must see and walk, both ways. See more..
When our oldest son decided he wanted to go to Vincennes University 7 years ago we had no idea we would end up falling in love with this beautiful park! So, when our 2nd oldest son graduated a few weeks ago it was a bitter/joyful feeling. It was as if my wife and I had made it a little getaway when we would come down. The people at the park are fabulous, and the cabins up on the hill were a godsend after a 5 hour drive down from the Chicagoland/South Bend area. The only time we ever stayed at a hotel in the last 7 years was our 1st trip down, because the cabins were so relaxing, along with some wonderful short trails to walk. It makes me homesick just thinking about it right now. If you have a child deciding to go to Vincennes University you will definitely want to check out this park (especially around Christmas!).See more..
4.5Perrin Family Park(35 reviews) - peaceful Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails • Playgrounds
A beautiful calming environment, with ducks and deer to add some excitement. A stress releiver place for you and the kiddos can run and play, and a nice picnic area.See more..
4.5Milwaukee Trail(33 reviews) - Scenic 20 mile trail through the heart of Bedford Hiking Trails
This new trail began as the Milwaukee Railroad. Since 2006, when it was no longer in use, it sat as a neglected, overgrown path coursing through the bottom of a steep ravine and working it's way to the countryside. Through a city Stellar grant, it has came back to life as a walking/biking trail. Fine gravel and new bridges have been put in place and now it's a beautiful outdoor experience! Brand new and still improving, the only current access point/parking is off John Williams Blvd/U St near the Samco building. With plans to further develop the town portion eastward, the path now goes west at least 5 finished miles. It snakes in and out of Salt Creek through shady woods and exposed limestone. Activity is picking up and there are bikers,joggers,& family walkers all out enjoying the new trail. it's very flat and easy to navigate. Also, there are enough people on it, that I've always felt safe.See more..
4.5Cowles Bog(33 reviews) - Surprisingly shady trail for a dune hike Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
Based on the recommendation for a nice hike by the ranger at the National Park Visitor Center, I went on the Cowles Bog Trail. Being a weekday, I saw only a couple of cars at the parking lot near Dune Acres guardhouse. I took the east branch and hiked up to the beach. There were some bugs along the way, and a spray might have helped. The uphill sections to get over the dunes are very steep and the sand is deep, making for a study hike. But most of the trail surprisingly has shade, except at the beach. The steepest dune is at the beach. In total, it is a 4.7 mile round trip hike. Overall this was a challenging and enjoyable hike, and the views of Lake Michigan and the beach are a bonus. But, if the intention is just to experience a dune, this may not be the place.See more..
4.5Rivertown Trail(32 reviews) - Lock and Dam view Biking Trails • Hiking Trails
We parked at the Newburgh Lock and Dam, which was the eastern end of the trail. Bathrooms and playground are available here, along with views of the operations of the lock and dam. Taking the trail uphill yields an even better view. Above that is Indian Hill Overlook Park, which is accessible by car from French Island Trail but also on foot from the Rivertown trail. Total trail length is 5 miles.See more..
4.5Sodalis Nature Park(31 reviews) - Tranquil Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
We enjoy coming to this small park. Can always take a hike, no matter how long or short you desire. Plenty of picnic areas. We try to come weekly, and is always clean. Recommend more for locals, as not much other than hiking/ fishing/ picnic.See more..
Excellent trail system going through Columbus. We would have used it more if we saw it’s excellence. Most of it is off road and paved.See more..
4.5Nickel Plate Trail(26 reviews) - Perfect weather in May for bike riding. Spent More than 3 hours Hiking Trails
We are visiting the area (May 2021) and it is sunny one day and raining crazy the next. Warm and then cold. However we picked the perfect day to ride this trail. It has a lot of tree coverage and shaded areas. It is wide enough for traffic going both ways. I highly recommend this trail for walking or bike riding. It is all asphalt and no motor traffic.See more..
Really enjoyed visiting this park while visiting from out of town. The 8 pickleball courts are very nice. I was glad to see the challenge courts-/every pickleball facility should have at least one challenge court! Fun morning and afternoon there today! See more..
4.5Heritage Trail(14 reviews) - GREAT traffic free trail to walk- most paved Hiking Trails
There Heritage Trail in Madison, IN begins downtown along the riverfront on Vaughn Drive. You follow the old railroad tracks along until you reach the part where the trail becomes paved. The Heritage Trail is not completely finished yet but the part that is takes you up the hill to the Madison State Hospital grounds. A roundtrip on the trail is 1.5 miles. Great for bikers, hikers, pets. Great views of the Ohio River along the trail! There is a water fountain half way up the hill.See more..
4.5Pate Hollow Trail(12 reviews) - Close but secluded Hiking Trails Traffic noise fades away as you start to hike and it feels like you are much farther form Bloomington than a 15 minute drive.Very popular trail with trail runners and hikers, so it can be busy at times, but this narrow trail takes you up and down hills and through dense woodlands, crossing small streams and little waterfalls. Lots of wildflowers in the spring and glimpses of Lake Monroe through the trees. The whole trail is over 7 miles long, but there is a cut-off that makes it half that.See more..
4.5DePauw Nature Park(11 reviews) - A well-maintained hiking site that's better than some state parks Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails • Forests
Has become my go-to spot for hiking. With better than 10 miles of trails winding through woods, over hills and meadows, along a large creek, and even through a quarry (!), you can come up with an infinite variety of options. Lots of deer and vultures, as well as songbirds. Great indoor restrooms (and some porta-potties scattered here and there.) Part of DePauw and just west of their athletic facilities. Trails are well-maintained and patrolled.See more..
5.0Oak Savannah Trail(11 reviews) - Straight Smooth trail with lots of Shade Hiking Trails
This trail connects end to end with several others giving the opportunity to ride great distances in shade with the roads the only obstacles. There were not an over abundance of pedestrians or cyclists and felt like we had the trail to ourselves. Bathrooms were available at the lake on the trail.See more..
5.0Salt Creek Trail(10 reviews) - Beautiful trail - allows you to walk into Nashville Spent < 1 hour Hiking Trails
This is a beautiful, paved trail through the woods along Salt Creek that connects to the main north/south street (Van Buren SR 135) in downtown Nashville. Particularly convenient for the Comfort Inn and Brown County Inn. Trailhead is just east of the Brown County Community YMCA which is at the south end of Hawthorne Street (traffic light) off SR 46. Worth the effort to find it.See more..
4.5Wolf Lake Memorial Park(9 reviews) - fun in the sun Spent 1-2 hours Biking Trails • Hiking Trails
quiet, serene atmosphere while waking around the lake. stuff for kids and to come hear music concerts.See more..
5.0Dune Succession Trail(9 reviews) - Easy hike to beautiful West Beach. Dog friendly. Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails
After having lunch in the very nice picnic area off of the parking lot and bathrooms for West Beach, we went with our dog on the Dune Succession Trail. After a short walk through sand, the trail was all boardwalk to West Beach, where dogs are also welcome. The trail was easy and offered nice views of Lake Michigan before reaching the beach.See more..
We love Donner Park!!! From the playground, to the shelter house... the walking paths, tennis courts, basketball court and the SWIMMING POOL! Can you tell we love the pool? We hang at the playground about 9 months a year and we're at the pool at least 4 days a week. It's our go to neighborhood park. The pool has diving boards, swim lanes, a junior pool with a water playground and mini slide, then there's the large waterslide. It's fun for everyone - even those who dislike the sun!! Yes, that's right.. they have huge umbrellas that you can sit under to enjoy shade. And at certain times of the day, the umbrellas even shade portions of the pool, so you can swim in the shade too. This is our "go to" park in Columbus.See more..
4.5Hawthorn Park(8 reviews) - Ran a Race here Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Parks • Hiking Trails
Ran the Hawthorn Half Day Ultra here so I saw plenty of the park. Great park with trails and camping. Beautiful and well kept See more..
This is not a very long bike ride but we love it for its variety and smooth way. It connect well to some laterals and has a good break at either end.See more..
4.5Knobstone Trail(7 reviews) - Impressive! Much harder than I was expecting...... Hiking Trails
I started from the south at mile marker 0. Made it 14.5 miles on the first day then camped. Much more difficult than I was expecting since it's just "Indiana" but there are some pretty serious hills. Also, there are virtually no switchbacks. This makes it more challenging because the trail just goes straight up the hill then straight down the other side. Some of the hills are very steep so exhausting going up and hard on the knees coming down. Good training for my upcoming Rockies hike. Knobstone is well blazed at least in the first 20 miles.See more..
4.0Dune Ridge Trail(6 reviews) - Good Representation of Indiana Dunes National Park in Less than a Mile Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails
We visited Beverly Shores and the Century of Progress District before lunch so this was our first hike in IDNP. Even though it is a short 3/4 of a mile trail, you really get to see a lot of Indiana Dunes NP. It has meadow, Black Oak Savanah, a dune ridge and an inland marsh behind the dune. These are features you will repeatedly see in IDNP, The other thing it really prepared us for is sand. Nearly every trail here is soft sand. I will also say while you will hike dune ridges everywhere, this is really the only one from which you have a good few as most of the others were covered with trees. Finally, I loved the shade valleys between the ridges as the shade was very comfortable.See more..
4.5Panhandle Pathway(6 reviews) - 20 mile north to south paved rails to trails path well maintained Spent 2-3 hours Biking Trails • Hiking Trails • Jogging Paths & Tracks
This is a very nice trail and well maintained. Because it runs north to south it can be quite hot. I recommend riding on a day that is below 80 degrees. Prevailing winds in this area are out of the south. We rode the entire trail (40 miles round trip) with a 20 mile an hour head wind. Luckily when we turned around to ride home wind was at our back and we breezed back. Stop at the bob-o-link cafe in Royal Center for a snack along the way. Great for hiking, biking, bird watching.See more..
4.5Redbird State Recreation Area(5 reviews) - Hallowheelin! Spent More than 3 hours Biking Trails • Hiking Trails • Off-Road & ATV Trails
This is a large state owned property that's known throughout the country for superb off-road recreation.See more..
This trail is a short one but if you want to walk more you can easily take other trails which are connected to it although not officially marked on the map. Bring binoculars with you for birds watching. Note: Parking is not located next to the trail ( only handicapped one). See more..
This community park is a beautiful nature preserve. It's walking paths are maintained perfectly. Great for exercise, walking your dog or just getting out with your children. It even has an amphitheater with a fire pit. Nature at its best.See more..
5.0Southeastway Park(4 reviews) - Spring days Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Hiking Trails We love to take walks and enjoy this very clean park. There are always a lot of children in the play areas but the parents are all down to earth and friendly. See more..
4.5Brum Woods(4 reviews) - Quiet walk through the woods Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails • Forests
What a gem! Just a few steps from the road and you feel you are in an ancient forest, the type that covered the area fewer than 200 years ago. Lightly traveled and songbirds everywhere. See more..
4.5Black Rock Nature Preserve(3 reviews) - Cool place by the Wabash near Otterbein Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
Where I live in Indiana, there are very few lovely places to explore that look like Black Rock Nature Preserve. There is so much flat land around me that it is nice to see some height and views. This Nature Preserve is small enough and easy enough for most ages to roam. No guard rails by the rocks so watch the little ones but it's a nice place for a picnic with that special someone. There is also the bottoms at the base of black rock and if the stream is dry, you will be rewarded with many opportunities to find small flat rocks to skip on the Wabash. The name "Wabash" is an English spelling of the French name for the river, "Ouabache". French traders named the river after the Miami-Illinois word for the river, waapaahšiiki, meaning "it shines white", "pure white", or "water over white stones".The Miami name reflected the clarity of the river elsewhere but not here at Black Rock. See more..
My husband and I went here to walk the trail, which is just across the river bridge from downtown Terre Haute. It is a beautiful wetland area where you can see many birds, cranes and even bald eagles, who live near the river. It's great for West Terre Haute and is part of the parks system with connecting trails.See more..
This is the best trail in northwest Indiana. They recently expanded the trail, connecting with the trail that leads to Hobart. I love this trail because you can get in a lot of miles...reaches my all time high of 30 miles this year. It could use a little repaving near pine island, but overall smooth and flat.See more..
4.5Beyer Farm Trail(3 reviews) - Saturday Night on Beyer Farm Trail Hiking Trails
It was a beautiful night for a walk. Perfect weather and beautiful scenery, including some swans in Pike Lake. See more..
This preserve on the south side of the Mississinewa River is named after the landmark 25-foot limestone pillars, also owned by ACRES, which are located on the north side of the river. On top of the bluff grow red cedar, Juneberry and shadbush. In the preserve are beech, maple and other trees, as well as open meadow. The Miami Nation continues to gather at the pillars.See more..
4.5Boot Lake Nature Preserve(3 reviews) - Winter Scenes of Indiana Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
Our favorite new place to walk and feel close to nature. Almost did not review as I do not want it to get crowded. Nature and beautiful views. Winter can be exhilarating even when it is cold. Security cameras for safety and rangers always on the scene for additional awareness as feeling safe.See more..
The 'Greenway' is a paved road thru the old-growth woods. Great for walking or biking with the family. The trails are very well-maintained dirt tracks for hiking or off-road biking. No motorized vehicles allowed, which is great.See more..
4.0Whitewater Canal Trail(2 reviews) - Annual New Year’s Day Hike Spent 2-3 hours Biking Trails • Hiking Trails
Finally convinced my husband to join his sister whose very involved in the maintenance and expansion of the trail. Beautiful place to enjoy a walk, hike and the history of the area. Beautifully maintained and lovely! Wish it weren’t so far from home!!See more..
5.0Huntington Area Recreational Trails(2 reviews) - Bicycle trails Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails Excellent bicycle trails! Thank you mayor Brooks Fetters! I am thankful. I enjoy the trails Huntington is improving!.See more..
3.0Milwaukee Trail(2 reviews) - Perfect Hiking Trails How much can you expect from a "walking trail"? I walk starting from the Williams end of the trail. It is clean. It's dry even hours after a hard rain. It's very small fine gravel, no mud. It it out in the open, fresh air. Low traffic or none. Few surrounding dogs to hassle with, few road crossings per mile. "Not safe"? What is there to be protected from other than your self. At some point people have to decide if they are adult enough to walk down a gravel path by their self. My self, I don't need the company of the police to hold my hand every time I step our of a car and appreciate the solitude and freedom of not dealing with any one else. I'll risk it. No appointment needed, no waiting.See more..
4.0Meadowbrook Nature Preserve(2 reviews) - Nature preserve in Liberty Township Spent 2-3 hours Hiking Trails
This used to be a Girl Scout camp. I went here for day camp for many years as a child. Now it's part of the Shirley Heinz Land Trust. Hiking here is free. There's a large parking lot with a shelter to the side. Trail info with maps. There's 7 trails, all interconnecting. The longest is 1.7 miles, but you can make this a 4 mile hike by doing all 7. All the trails are easy, but trail 3 has stairs. Features are a creek that runs through the property. Meadows & woods. I enjoy hiking here in all seasons. Lots of birds & wildflowers.See more..
5.0Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower(1 review) - Fantastic views from the top! Hiking Trails • Forests I am not a fan of heights, but the climb to the top of the Lookout Tower was worth it!! We arrived in the afternoon just ahead of sunset. The view of the emerging fall colors in the Hoosier National Forest could be seen in all directions. Really fabulous view!! There were quite a few people waiting to make the trip to the top, but everyone was patient, took turns and kept their distance.See more..
5.0Prairie Creek Park(1 review) - Another hidden gem Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Hiking Trails Highway 63 south of Terre Haute has several hidden gems. Prairie Creek Park is one of them. It's off the highway a short distance. Good road getting to it and worth the short drive. It isn't commercial. Prairie Creek park is just a nice place to go to get away from it allSee more..
