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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in Indiana

Indiana has 77 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 43 cities and towns — Indianapolis, Bloomington, Charlestown, La Porte and 39 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Indiana Dunes National Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 13,163 reviews

Porter, IN

50 miBoardwalkShadedScenic

Park with hotels & eateries, plus 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, hiking, bird-watching & more.

Brown County State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,285 reviews

Nashville, IN

LoopMixedScenic

Fort Harrison State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,488 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

This 1,700-acre park offers activities such as cross-country skiing, fishing & hiking.

Clifty Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,365 reviews

Madison, IN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Waterfall- & canyon-lined park with hiking, swimming, tennis, camping, a nature center & an inn.

Hoosier National Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,781 reviews

Bedford, IN

200 miLoopScenic

Camping, fishing & more in a natural setting with scenic roads, historic sites & rural communities.

Charlestown State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,906 reviews

Charlestown, IN

6 miLoopMixedShaded

Scenic spot with rugged terrain for hiking & bird-watching, plus fishing & full hookup camping site.

Centennial Park, Munster,IN

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,839 reviews

Munster, IN

Scenic

Scenic park with formal gardens and a lake, as well as playgrounds and walking trails.

Ox Bow Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,460 reviews

Goshen, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Natural park with camping shelters, an observation deck, sports courts, disc golf & nature trails.

Southwestway Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,291 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

Natural surfaceScenic

Large wooded park with designated trails for mountain biking, hiking & horseback riding.

Mill Race Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,181 reviews

Columbus, IN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Developed 32-acre city park features paved people trails, a covered bridge & an observation tower.

Martinsville City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,154 reviews

Martinsville, IN

2 miLoop

Picnic, 2-mile hiking and walking trails surround a pond in this clean park.

Salamonie River State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 949 reviews

Lagro, IN

Natural surfaceScenic

Hiking, horseback riding, fishing & camping offered in an 850-acre preserve with hidden waterfalls.

Hemlock Cliffs

4.8 ★★★★★ 849 reviews

English, IN

1.2 miNatural surfaceScenic

Scenic hiking trails through forests and over streams past cliffs, caves and waterfalls.

Lower Cascades Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 840 reviews

Bloomington, IN

MixedScenic

Green space with an extensive fully accessible playground, picnic shelters & a paved trail.

Sunset Hill Farm County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews

Valparaiso, IN

LitScenic

Natural recreation area on a former farm with wooded trails, campsites & regular events.

Flat Fork Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 750 reviews

Fishers, IN

ShadedScenic

This 60-acre park features a lake, nature trails, a sledding hill, a mountain-biking course & more.

Marott Woods Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 731 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded 102-acre park including a nature preserve with trails, birdwatching & spring wildflowers.

McCloud Nature Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 608 reviews

North Salem, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Sizable park with varied hiking trails, a nature center, and opportunities to spot wildlife.

Leonard Springs Nature Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 597 reviews

Bloomington, IN

1 miLoopMixedScenic

Park offering hiking trails and a waterfall, plus caves and beaver dams, springs.

Murdock Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 551 reviews

Lafayette, IN

Shaded

39-acre urban park with a disc-golf course & picnic shelters, plus a basketball court & sled run.

Morgan-Monroe State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 502 reviews

Martinsville, IN

LoopMixedScenic

Over 24,000 acres, this hardwood forest offers camping, hiking, hunting & fishing.

Winona Lake Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 479 reviews

Winona Lake, IN

MixedScenic

Trail system, frequented by families and their animal companions, for mountain biking and walking.

Silver Creek Township Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 468 reviews

Sellersburg, IN

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Park with a children's playground, baseball fields, picnic tables, and a paved walking trail.

Countryside Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 457 reviews

Portage, IN

Dog-friendly

Well-maintained park featuring a disc golf course.

Town Run Trail Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 415 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

MixedScenic

Recreational area for mountain biking and hiking with trails for all levels.

Oak Ridge Prairie & Oak Savannah Trail park

4.6 ★★★★★ 423 reviews

Griffith, IN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Natural prairie land serves as backdrop for trail hiking, bird-watching, picnicking & fishing.

Bicentennial Woods - ACRES Land Trust

4.8 ★★★★★ 382 reviews

Huntertown, IN

Scenic

Park featuring winding trails through woods and fields, many leading to creeks, steps and hills.

Old City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 387 reviews

Greenwood, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Open play & festival space along a creek with a football field, a shaded playground & a pavilion.

Skiles Test Nature Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 392 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Nature area with walking and biking trails, plus picnic tables.

Lawrence Parks Department

4.4 ★★★★☆ 389 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

Dog-friendly

Family-friendly green space with swings, slides and picnic tables, plus a ball field.

Rangeline Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 365 reviews

Anderson, IN

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Nature preserve with wooded trails & rugged terrain, popular for hiking, mountain biking & fishing.

Wilson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 365 reviews

Bedford, IN

Neighborhood playcenter with multiple slides, plus a clean shelter house, rental option available for events.

Clegg Memorial Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 345 reviews

Lafayette, IN

Scenic

Elevated walking trails in a memorial botanical garden with prairie, oak woodlands & a scenic creek.

Indiana Dunes National Park Cowles Bog Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 318 reviews

Dune Acres, IN

4.7 miLoopMixedScenic

Popular hiking trail through marsh, forest, and dunes with beach views.

Rose Island Resort

4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

Charlestown, IN

6 miLoopMixedScenic

Historic park with guided tours, hiking trails, and exhibits on land reclaimed by nature.

Kesling Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 308 reviews

La Porte, IN

ShadedDog-friendly

Recreation venue for baseball, soccer, tennis & more, plus a playground, picnic areas & trails.

Mulberry Fields

4.7 ★★★★★ 292 reviews

Zionsville, IN

LoopPaved

Open fields with sports facilities, a splash pad, skate park (summer only) & a prairie-meadow area.

Red Mill County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 262 reviews

La Porte, IN

LoopScenic

Park & preserve featuring multiuse trails, fishing areas, picnic facilities & a playground.

Pine Hills Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 240 reviews

Waveland, IN

Scenic

Kid-friendly nature area offering hiking trails and scenic views.

Kesling Park Walking Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 203 reviews

La Porte, IN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxing park with a playground as well as an exercise trail and equipment.

Chapel Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 188 reviews

Jeffersonville, IN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a playground and picnic shelter, as well as a pond for catch-and-release fishing.

Simon Moon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Westfield, IN

Paved

Park offering a kids' playground and covered picnic tables.

Scott Starling Nature Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

MixedScenic

Nature preserve featuring trails for hiking and birdwatching, with some elevation change.

Cedar Bluffs Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 156 reviews

Bloomington, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring a limestone bluff, hiking, and wildlife sightings.

Shadyside Park And Playplace

4.2 ★★★★☆ 173 reviews

Anderson, IN

ShadedScenic

Outdoor space featuring picnic areas, playgrounds, a lake and a veteran's memorial.

Coffee Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

Chesterton, IN

Scenic

Family-friendly park featuring picnic tables and a dog run, plus trails for hiking and walks.

Olson Memorial Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 161 reviews

Portage, IN

Recreational space featuring swings and slides, plus picnic areas and a playground.

Little Calumet River Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Porter, IN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Part of a 3.9-mi. loop trail, with scenery including hardwood forests, prairie & river wetlands.

Burkhart Creek County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

Paragon, IN

1.5 miMixedDog-friendly

Park with a playground featuring winding trails, shelters and creeks.

Cason Family Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

West Lafayette, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Rum Village Mountain Bike Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

South Bend, IN

Natural surface

Heritage Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Madison, IN

PavedScenic

Converted railroad tracks provide a paved trail with historical signage along the Ohio River.

Lydick Bog

4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

South Bend, IN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Fox Ridge Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Vincennes, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved, grass-covered walking routes with hilly sections and ponds, in a park that was once a golf course.

Silver Hills Historical Nature Trail & Wildlife Sanctuary

4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

New Albany, IN

1 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Trails, along with historical lore and scenery, define this nature park featuring scenic loops.

Campbell-Woodland Nature Trails

4.4 ★★★★☆ 112 reviews

New Albany, IN

3 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Small park featuring an easy , paved trail where you may spot wildlife, plus picnic tables.

IDNP Miller Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

Gary, IN

1.6 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic tract of beach dunes and woods, plus trails for hiking.

Mount Baldy

4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Michigan City, IN

1 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Sandy dunes and beach trails amid ice and snow, with lake views also featured.

Prophets Rock Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

West Lafayette, IN

Scenic

Park with an old-growth forest, historic cave, and trails for family-friendly hikes.

Schoen Creek Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park featuring a hiking trail that's shared with bikers.

Indiana Dunes National Park Cowles Bog Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Chesterton, IN

4.7 miLoopMixedScenic

Landmark 4.7-mile trail winding through marshes & black oak savannas to the shores of Lake Michigan.

Fishers Heritage Park at White River

4.5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Fishers, IN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Sledding and dog-friendly park with a riverfront area, plus walking trails and open spaces.

Pinhook Bog

4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews

La Porte, IN

2 miLoopMixedScenic

Nature preserve featuring a bog, upland hiking trails, and opportunities to learn about local ecosystems.

Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews

Bloomington, IN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring hiking trails, fossils, and a beach.

Hoosier National Forest - Two Lakes Loop Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews

Tell City, IN

15.7 miLoopMixedScenic

Hiking area featuring trails through a forest setting with picnic tables.

Big Walnut Nature Preserve, Tall Timbers Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Bainbridge, IN

2.8 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Elliott Woods State Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Terre Haute, IN

Crushed gravelScenic

Nature preserve featuring kid-friendly hiking trails, a playground, and bridges.

Porter West Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Bloomington, IN

LoopShadedScenic

Wooded nature reserve featuring hiking trails and an old cemetery.

Hoffman Nature Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Lafayette, IN

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a mountain-bike trail with berms and challenging climbs.

Thornwood Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Greenfield, IN

MixedShadedScenic

Peaceful natural area offering trails for hikers of all levels, picnic facilities, and a suspension bridge.

Fred & Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

Martinsville, IN

LoopScenic

Scenic hiking trails, some steep, leading through nature and woods.

Trail 3 Trailhead Charlestown State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 43 reviews

Charlestown, IN

Mixed

Tel-Hy Nature Preserve - Acres Land Trust

4.3 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews

Huntington, IN

Scenic

Charlestown State Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Charlestown, IN

6 miLoopMixedScenic

McCormick Woods Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

West Lafayette, IN

LoopNatural surfaceShaded

Martell Forest Loop

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

West Lafayette, IN

LoopScenic

Dune Ridge Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Chesterton, IN

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

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