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Red Mill County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 262 Google reviews · Running trail in La Porte, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Red Mill 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.
Park & preserve featuring multiuse trails, fishing areas, picnic facilities & a playground.
What runners say about Red Mill County Park
“It's always clean and well maintained, and I think it's cool they've got exercise equipment available to use too.”
“This park is kind of hidden on a quiet road, I really like the creek that runs through it, it has some beautiful scenery.”
Great hiking trail's but, not marked well so grab a map or download one before you head out. I doubt you will get lost but it will make it easier. We did the complete trail's and doubled back on trail two to see what we missed when we jumped on trail 3. We completed all the trail's in 2.52 miles.
We really enjoyed Red Mill this evening when we discovered that you can now loop all the way around since there is a new floating bridge.
Amazing little park with long trails through the woods and around natural water features. Great place to exercise or have a reception.
This park is kind of hidden on a quiet road, I really like the creek that runs through it, it has some beautiful scenery. Seating accommodation very limited and needs a little maintenance. Definitely check for ticks and watch where you step!!
Trail conditions & character
“This park is kind of hidden on a quiet road, I really like the creek that runs through it, it has some beautiful scenery.”
“Trails were easy with one or two slightly step hills but they were short so no real climb.”
“Restrooms are inside with airconditing and drinking fountain that also has a water bottle re-fill station.”
“I will say there are some areas along the Woodland Loop that are a little confusing as far as the way they're marked but this could potentially just be a me problem.”
“Restrooms are inside with airconditing and drinking fountain that also has a water bottle re-fill station.”
Plan your run at Red Mill County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitelaportecountyparks.org
- Phone(219) 325-8315
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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