Near Hobart Woodland Trail
Trailhead for the Hobart Woodland Trail on the Oak Savannah Trail. Located 0.5 miles east of the Robinson Lake parking lot.
Near Hobart Woodland Trail
Bur oak savanna along the Hobart Woodland Trail.
Near Hobart Woodland Trail
Lake George from the Hobart Woodland Trail.
Near Hobart Woodland Trail
A fallen tree on the Hobart Woodland Trail.
Near Hobart Woodland Trail
Lake George.

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Hobart Woodland Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
An easy trail that showcases rare habitat and scenic views of Lake George.
2.1
mi
Distance
42
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyLakeViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Trail is open daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. No ATV or other motorized vehicles allowed. Hunting is not permitted. Bicycles are not allowed off the Oak Savannah Trail. Stay on the trail to protect the wildlife and yourself. Pets are permitted on a leash (6' or shorter). There are no restrooms or potable water source.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.13mi
Distance
42ft
Elevation Gain
42ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
657ft
High Point
615ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The Hobart Woodland Trail is an extension off the Oak Savannah Trail. Park at the Robinson Lake parking lot on South Liverpool Road just north of East 53rd Avenue. Follow the Oak Savannah Trail east for just under a half mile. Look for the the Hobart Woodland trailhead on the south side of the rail trail just before the woods start. There is a foot bridge. The packed dirt singletrack trail will head south following the wood line for a short distance before entering the woods. The trail makes its way to a scenic overlook of Lake George. There a small loop offering different views of the lake.
History & Background
Indiana Dunes National Park (formerly national lakeshore) was established to preserve portions of the Indiana Dunes and other areas of scenic, scientific, historic and recreational value. Up to two million annual visitors enjoy the park's 15,000 acres of wetlands, prairies, sand dunes, oak savannas, forests, and historic sites. The park's 15 miles of beaches hug the southern shore of Lake Michigan from Gary, IN, to Michigan City, IN. For more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/indu/index.htm or https://www.facebook.com/IndianaDunesNPS.

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