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Pinhook Bog
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in La Porte, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pinhook Bog'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.
Nature preserve featuring a bog, upland hiking trails, and opportunities to learn about local ecosystems.
What runners say about Pinhook Bog
“Many critters to see very beautiful views I recommend coming in the fall for all the trees change colors.”
“Fairly easy trail, beautiful views, lots of flowers, saw some wildlife.”
This was my favorite hike in the park. You can only go to the bog on a Ranger tour. There was a short hike to it, but there are multiple exciting plants to see. Cookie our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and had personal stories about the bog.
Pinhook Bog is extraordinary. The bog trail is only accessible during "open house" weekends in the summer. The upland trail is accessible any time. We visited in May and saw beautiful orchids and tons of big, healthy pitcher plants in bloom. There were some bladderworts floating in the water.
Imagine an ancient bog smack dab in Northwest Indiana! We got to go on the trail that led right into the bog and saw some amazing plants and vegetation! This is a must see if you're in the area.
A very unique natural landscape with an easy and interesting trail. It’s not possible to walk upon the delicate bog without a guided tour but the upland trail helps reveal what the surrounding ecosystems are that are part of the greater bog environment.
Trail conditions & character
“Many critters to see very beautiful views I recommend coming in the fall for all the trees change colors.”
“The trail is on the easy to moderate side and if it’s recently rained, you will get muddy here.”
“Neat easy trail with little hills and beautiful views of a bog.”
“The bog trail is only accessible during "open house" weekends in the summer.”
“, the trail starts from a dedicated parking lot at 945 N.”
“Walk was overall not challenging but the boardwalk does move a little.”
“Entry requires a National Park pass, but the reward is a quiet, restorative hike that feels worlds away from urban bustle, complete with a seasonal porta-potty for convenience.”
Plan your run at Pinhook Bog
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
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
- 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 |
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