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Running trails in Indiana
661 trails across 130 cities in Indiana, with the most in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Bloomington — including 159 paved, 84 loops, 80 shaded, and 32 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the Indiana trails below.
Cities in Indiana
Every city and town in Indiana with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
- Bloomington
- Evansville
- West Lafayette
- Michigan City
- Terre Haute
- Muncie
- Zionsville
- Hammond
- Anderson
- Columbus
- Fishers
- Goshen
- Greencastle
- Greenwood
- La Porte
- Mishawaka
- Portage
- Richmond
- Charlestown
- Chesterton
- Huntington
- Logansport
- Noblesville
- Kokomo
- Schererville
- Valparaiso
- Brownsburg
- Crawfordsville
- Elkhart
- Lafayette
- Plainfield
- South Bend
- Vincennes
- Westfield
- Shelbyville
- Gary
- Greensburg
- Martinsville
- New Albany
- Avon
- Bluffton
- Crown Point
- Decatur
- Dyer
- Franklin
- Lawrenceburg
- New Castle
- North Vernon
- Warsaw
- Auburn
- Bedford
- Carmel
- Clarksville
- Danville
- Greenfield
- Highland
- Huntertown
- Jeffersonville
- Wabash
- Bargersville
- Connersville
- Dune Acres
- East Chicago
- Hobart
- Jasper
- Kendallville
- Madison
- Marion
- Merrillville
- Nashville
- Plymouth
- Porter
- Speedway
- West Terre Haute
- Aurora
- Columbia City
- Griffith
- Henryville
- Lagro
- Munster
- New Haven
- Paragon
- Selma
- Tell City
- Waveland
- Whitestown
- Winona Lake
- Yorktown
- Andrews
- Avoca
- Bainbridge
- Beech Grove
- Boonville
- Bristol
- Cayuga
- Corydon
- English
- Fillmore
- Frankfort
- Granger
- Greendale
- Hanover
- Hartford City
- Hebron
- Hillsdale
- Jonesboro
- Lake Station
- Lebanon
- Leesburg
- Liberty
- Lowell
- Magnet
- Mitchell
- Mooresville
- New Carlisle
- New Paris
- North Salem
- Paoli
- Pendleton
- Roanoke
- Sellersburg
- Spencer
- St John
- Upland
- Westville
- Whiteland
- Winfield
- Wolcottville
Notable running trails in Indiana
The Indiana trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-Indiana ranking →
Indiana Dunes National Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 13,163 reviews
Park with hotels & eateries, plus 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, hiking, bird-watching & more.
Indiana Dunes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,842 reviews
Dune-lined park for hiking, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, birding & more, plus campsites.
Eagle Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,203 reviews
Huge park with marina & beach, hiking & biking trails, wildlife-discovery centers, zip lines & more.
Fort Harrison State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,488 reviews
This 1,700-acre park offers activities such as cross-country skiing, fishing & hiking.
Clifty Falls State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,365 reviews
Waterfall- & canyon-lined park with hiking, swimming, tennis, camping, a nature center & an inn.
Falls of the Ohio State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,425 reviews
Park on Ohio River featuring ancient fossil beds, nature-discovery center, hiking, fishing & more.
McCormick's Creek State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,229 reviews
Site offers hiking & horseback-riding trails, river fishing, indoor recreational center & campsites.
Holliday Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,133 reviews
City park on 94 acres with trails, an arboretum, playground & nature center with all-ages programs.
Hoosier National Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,781 reviews
Camping, fishing & more in a natural setting with scenic roads, historic sites & rural communities.
Spring Mill State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,371 reviews
Hiking/biking trails, caves, a nature center, campsites & an inn surround a restored 1814 village.
Wicker Park Office Picnic Rentals
4.3 ★★★★☆ 3,244 reviews
Mounds State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,640 reviews
Park centered on prehistoric monuments also offers hiking, fishing, swimming, camping & more.
Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,419 reviews
Varying-sized pavilions dot this park featuring a playground, splash pads and tennis courts.
Shades State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,132 reviews
Sandstone cliffs around Sugar Creek set the backdrop for hiking, canoeing, fishing & camping.
Prophetstown State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,148 reviews
Diverse terrain for hiking, biking, birding, camping & more, plus working farm with public programs.
Hummel Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,076 reviews
Large park with amenities such as play equipment, trails, a disc golf course & athletic fields.
Summit Lake State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,114 reviews
Lakefront park known for fishing is home to the Zeigler Woods nature preserve & 5 miles of trails.
Deming Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,052 reviews
Sprawling, 177-acre park featuring a variety of recreational amenities, from swimming to disc golf.
Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,910 reviews
Park with playgrounds, a swimming pool, a sports complex & a golf course, plus trails & a creek.
Charlestown State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,906 reviews
Scenic spot with rugged terrain for hiking & bird-watching, plus fishing & full hookup camping site.
Burdette Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,929 reviews
Huge, 170-acre park & recreation area featuring mini-golf, waterslides, playgrounds & more.
Centennial Park, Munster,IN
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,839 reviews
Scenic park with formal gardens and a lake, as well as playgrounds and walking trails.
Matter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,759 reviews
Scenic, 101-acre park with playgrounds, tennis courts & picnic pavilions, plus a landscaped garden.
Promenade Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,702 reviews
Relaxed park for families with river views and a riverside promenade. Includes picnic spots, a playground and a splash pad, plus canoes and kayaks for rent for use on the St. Marys River.
Highland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,673 reviews
Green space featuring a playground, sports areas, a pond & "Old Ben," a huge, taxidermied steer.
Ouabache State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews
State park with hiking & biking trails, campground, pool, tennis courts, playground & nature center.
Garvin Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,682 reviews
Established in 1915, this public park features a historical bandstand & stone bridges.
Whitewater Memorial State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,565 reviews
Park features a 200-acre lake, plus fishing, swimming, horseback riding, nature programs & camping.
Franke Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,468 reviews
This 329-acre park features a playground, pavilions, fishing, a children's zoo & an outdoor theater.
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Indiana trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in Indiana
- Best running trails in Indiana — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 84 in Indiana come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 32 in Indiana are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 80 in Indiana keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 56 in Indiana have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 312 in Indiana, and 96 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 278 in Indiana have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 186 in Indiana you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 170 in Indiana are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 334 in Indiana runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in Indiana
- Scenic Running Trails
- Trails with Restrooms
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Shaded Running Trails
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)
- Trails with Mile Markers