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Little Calumet River and Mnoke Prairie Trail is a 3.9 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Chesterton, Indiana.

To get to the trailhead parking lot: take Mineral Springs Road towards the community of Dune Acres. Just before you get to the guard shack for the community, turn onto the gravel road to the right - there will be signs indicating Cowles Bog Trail parking. Once parked, walk back towards the Dune Acres guard shack, then cross the road to begin the hike.  You will walk by a marsh for about 0.2 mi...

Dune Park Train Station to Dunewood Campground is a 6.1 mile point-to-point hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Chesterton, Indiana.

Coffee Creek Long Loop is a 3.1 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Chesterton, Indiana.

Beach Trail to Waverly Beach is a 1 mile out and back hike that is good for all skill levels located near Chesterton, Indiana.

Trail 4 to Mount Tom is a 1.3 mile loop hike that takes you past scenic views located near Chesterton, Indiana.

Trail 2 to Trail 10 via Waverly Beach Loop is a 6 mile loop hike that takes you past scenic views located near Chesterton, Indiana.

Indiana Dunes State Park and Beach is a family friendly beach perfect for a day out in the sun. However, it has something to offer most beaches don't - a view of Chicago over the water!  It's a great shot to try to capture on your camera, especially at sunset when colorful clouds fill the sky over the water.  It's $7 for in state vehicles and $12 for out of state vehicles to come into the park ...

The Indiana Dunes State Park Loop is a 1.6 mile trail that offers scenic dune landscapes and a view of Lake Michigan. The trail is used for hiking, and is open year-round. Dogs are allowed on the trail if kept on leash. Visitors to Indiana Dunes State Park also use the trails for birding. The Indiana Dunes State Park Loop is also referred to as "trail 8."