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Trail 3

3.8 (4 Ratings)
A seldom-used trail with the best spring wildflowers in the Indiana Dunes State Park.
0.9
mi
Distance
110
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingLess CrowdedWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Pets permitted on a leash (6' or shorter). Swimming is permitted only at the Pavilion when lifeguards are present (Memorial Day through Labor Day). There is an entrance fee to the State Park every day from mid-April through mid-November. Fees are collected on weekends only in the winter. $7 per car for Indiana residents, $12 per car for out of state visitors. $2 walk-in and bike fee.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.9mi
Distance
110ft
Elevation Gain
50ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
670ft
High Point
593ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts at the old entrance gates to the park and connects to the Dunes Kankakee Trail. If driving, go past the trailhead, pay the entrance fee, take the first right off the traffic circle, and park in the lot to your left. This seldom used trail features some of the best spring wildflowers in the park.

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Contributors
Rafi Wilkinson