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Bairstow Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Hammond, Indiana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Bairstow Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Bairstow Trailhead
It’s a good trail. Nice views. Try to go when the weather is not scorching hot. Don’t do what do did lol. It was so hot that day oh my god.
It's a very nice trail if you don't mind traffic noise. The marsh area is surprising quiet and a lovely spot for birding. It's been known to get some rarities, like the marbled godwit. It's a great spot during fall migration to catch a variety of plovers. It's a hidden gem birding location.
Nice place to walk and walk the dog. When they turn the water fountains back on they even have one for them near the water park.
Wow! Right in our backyard! Who knew? We’ve been back now 4 times! Great trails and well kept!
Trail conditions & character
“When they turn the water fountains back on they even have one for them near the water park.”
Plan your run at Bairstow Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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