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Bluhm County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 270 Google reviews · Running trail in Westville, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bluhm County Park'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.

MixedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables and a playground with swings.

What runners say about Bluhm County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (270 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“They have a nice playground, swings, bathrooms are very clean and have music playing in them.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Located in Westville and surrounded by farm field it is a beautiful area that is not visited as much as some of parks in the area.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Love love this place and my dogs love it more so many other dog friends and pleasant peaceful area highly recommended”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“Love love this place and my dogs love it more so many other dog friends and pleasant peaceful area highly recommended”

A peaceful park to spend time at! There is a newer playground and restrooms. The dog run area is more than enough space for many dogs to run around. The walking trail runs through a wooded area, marshy area, and prairie that fills with wildflowers.

★★★★★ — Joseph , Apr 2023

This hidden gem of the LaPorte County Park system contains a dog park, pavement bike trails and also a dirt trail system. Located in Westville and surrounded by farm field it is a beautiful area that is not visited as much as some of parks in the area.

★★★★☆ — Paul , Sep 2018

A beautiful tucked away park in LaPorte County with plenty of trails for hiking, bikes, and horses. The trails are long and will make for an enjoyable hike. Swings, a gazebo for parties, volleyball net, and plenty of other amenities to enjoy a nice sunny day.

★★★★★ — Ethan , May 2021

Went here to participate in a Star Wars themed event. Wagon rides, smores at a campfire, several games for kids, volleyball, corn hole, night walk on trail to discover hidden Star Wars characters, and a really good playground too. The bathrooms are really nice, clean and has music playing. The kids had a blast!

★★★★★ — Karen , May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 270 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 16 mentions

“This hidden gem of the LaPorte County Park system contains a dog park, pavement bike trails and also a dirt trail system.”

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🚻 Restrooms 9 mentions

“They have a nice playground, swings, bathrooms are very clean and have music playing in them.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Located in Westville and surrounded by farm field it is a beautiful area that is not visited as much as some of parks in the area.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“Nice clean park with clean bathrooms and really nice paved trails to walk”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Love love this place and my dogs love it more so many other dog friends and pleasant peaceful area highly recommended”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“This hidden gem of the LaPorte County Park system contains a dog park, pavement bike trails and also a dirt trail system.”

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Plan your run at Bluhm County Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelaportecountyparks.org
  • Phone(219) 325-8315

Hours

Monday 7 AM–3 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–3 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–3 PM
Thursday 7 AM–3 PM
Friday 7 AM–3 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bluhm County Park

3855 S 1100 W, Westville, IN 46391

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.