Home › Indiana › Chesterton › Dune Ridge Trailhead
Dune Ridge Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Chesterton, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dune Ridge 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 Dune Ridge Trailhead
“Nice short trail, with beautiful landscape, and a scenic view location.”
“Easy walking trail in the Indiana dunes with some elevation.”
Easy walking trail with pretty views. The observation desk was a nice place to sit for a while and watch the birds. Total trail distance is 1.3 miles.
Super easy loop! Took maybe 20 min. Great views without too high of an incline. Not stroller/wheelchair accessible.
Sandy trail, short but connects to other trails. Easy to hike through. Good parking.
Nice, easy trail right next to Kamil beach. Recommend getting there around 9-9:30 AM to park, as parking lot is the same for trail head as Kamil beach and can fill up on weekends and summer months. Great hike before a day lounging on the beach.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice short trail, with beautiful landscape, and a scenic view location.”
“Recommend getting there around 9-9:30 AM to park, as parking lot is the same for trail head as Kamil beach and can fill up on weekends and summer months.”
“Easy walking trail in the Indiana dunes with some elevation.”
“Not stroller/wheelchair accessible.”
Plan your run at Dune Ridge Trailhead
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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone(219) 395-1882
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
Running trails near Chesterton
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Indiana Dunes National Park Great Marsh Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Easy, 1.3-mile route with a marsh overlook of a wetland habitat for herons, cranes & other birds.
Brincka Cross Gardens
4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Open daily, this 4-acre garden featuring flowers, art, and a wooded area was created by an artist and his partner.
Indiana Dunes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,842 reviews
Dune-lined park for hiking, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, birding & more, plus campsites.
Three Dunes Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 8 reviews