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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Indiana

Indiana has 196 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 93 cities and towns — Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Bloomington, Mishawaka and 89 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.

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.

Indiana Dunes State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,842 reviews

Chesterton, IN

MixedScenic

Dune-lined park for hiking, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, birding & more, plus campsites.

Brown County State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,285 reviews

Nashville, IN

LoopMixedScenic

Eagle Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,203 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

Scenic

Huge park with marina & beach, hiking & biking trails, wildlife-discovery centers, zip lines & more.

McCormick's Creek State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,229 reviews

Spencer, IN

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Site offers hiking & horseback-riding trails, river fishing, indoor recreational center & campsites.

Holliday Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,133 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

City park on 94 acres with trails, an arboretum, playground & nature center with all-ages programs.

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.

Spring Mill State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,371 reviews

Mitchell, IN

10 miLoopMixedScenic

Hiking/biking trails, caves, a nature center, campsites & an inn surround a restored 1814 village.

Central Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,419 reviews

Mishawaka, IN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Varying-sized pavilions dot this park featuring a playground, splash pads and tennis courts.

Shades State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,132 reviews

Waveland, IN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Sandstone cliffs around Sugar Creek set the backdrop for hiking, canoeing, fishing & camping.

Prophetstown State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,148 reviews

West Lafayette, IN

MixedScenic

Diverse terrain for hiking, biking, birding, camping & more, plus working farm with public programs.

Hummel Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,076 reviews

Plainfield, IN

PavedShadedLitScenic

Large park with amenities such as play equipment, trails, a disc golf course & athletic fields.

Deming Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,052 reviews

Terre Haute, IN

ShadedLitScenic

Sprawling, 177-acre park featuring a variety of recreational amenities, from swimming to disc golf.

Falls Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,910 reviews

Pendleton, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with playgrounds, a swimming pool, a sports complex & a golf course, plus trails & a creek.

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.

Ouabache State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews

Bluffton, IN

PavedScenic

State park with hiking & biking trails, campground, pool, tennis courts, playground & nature center.

Franke Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,468 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

LitScenic

This 329-acre park features a playground, pavilions, fishing, a children's zoo & an outdoor theater.

Glen Miller Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,475 reviews

Richmond, IN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Shoaff Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,255 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Vast green space featuring a golf course with cart rentals, disc golf courses and playgrounds.

Blue Heron Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,237 reviews

Avon, IN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Large public park with a lake for fishing, a disc golf course & walking trails plus play equipment.

Sam Peden Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,256 reviews

New Albany, IN

LoopMixedScenic

104.5-acre park around a lake with tennis, basketball & volleyball courts, 4 playgrounds & a trail.

St. Patrick's County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,198 reviews

South Bend, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront park with wooded trails & a large barn plus a boat ramp, play equipment & picnic sites.

Echo Hollow Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,008 reviews

Plainfield, IN

BoardwalkShadedScenic

210 acres of woodlands with a fishing pond, picnic area, hiking trails & wildlife viewing.

Soldiers Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 946 reviews

La Porte, IN

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park on Stone Lake offering a beach with lifeguards, play equipment, a picnic shelter & restrooms.

Scales Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 983 reviews

Boonville, IN

Scenic

Recreation area offering rental cabins, campgrounds, seasonal beach & trails for horseback & biking.

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.

Lemon Lake County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 899 reviews

Crown Point, IN

100 miPavedShadedScenic

A 403-acre park of woodland, fields & rolling hills, plus many sports fields & 6 disc golf courses.

Lower Cascades Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 840 reviews

Bloomington, IN

MixedScenic

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

Portage Lakefront & Riverwalk

4.6 ★★★★★ 834 reviews

Portage, IN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

57-acre lakefront park featuring a beach & walking trail, plus a seasonal pavilion & concessions.

Mishawaka Riverwalk

4.7 ★★★★★ 813 reviews

Mishawaka, IN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Clean, scenic park, playground and walking trail along the Riverwalk.

Clark State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 772 reviews

Henryville, IN

1.6 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Free, huge park for camping and fishing, as well as hiking.

Rogers Lakewood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 765 reviews

Valparaiso, IN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area with hiking trails, a disc golf course, picnic areas, and a playground, plus 2 lakes.

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.

Island Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 769 reviews

Elkhart, IN

Scenic

Riverfront park offering a gazebo, bandstand & picnic shelter, plus a playground, walkway & fishing.

Celery Bog Nature Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 679 reviews

West Lafayette, IN

PavedScenic

A 105-acre natural wetland area on a former vegetable farm with thriving wildlife & nature center.

Hidden Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 707 reviews

Merrillville, IN

Scenic

Visitors to this forest park can paddleboat, play softball or disc golf, picnic & sled in winter.

Cobus Creek County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 656 reviews

Elkhart, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

84-acre park with a pond, fishing pier & playground, plus trails, a picnic shelter & sensory garden.

Hawthorn Park- Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department

4.6 ★★★★★ 619 reviews

Terre Haute, IN

Scenic

Casual, nature-immersed campground and park featuring trails as well as swings and slides, BBQ grills, picnic tables and playground.

Milligan Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 594 reviews

Crawfordsville, IN

Scenic

City park featuring baseball diamonds and playgrounds as well as skate facilities and pools.

Harrison-Crawford State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 572 reviews

Corydon, IN

25 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

State park offering horseback riding, camping, picnicking, and hiking, plus wildlife sightings.

DePauw Nature Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 495 reviews

Greencastle, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling outdoor space boasting various terrains for hiking, biking and dog-walking.

Morgan-Monroe State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 502 reviews

Martinsville, IN

LoopMixedScenic

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

Lindenwood Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 473 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

110 acres with a pond offers 4 hiking trails, picnicking, an open-air pavilion & wildlife-watching.

Lapping Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 469 reviews

Clarksville, IN

LoopCrushed gravelShadedScenic

332-acre green space with 18 holes of disc & regular golf, a softball complex & an amphitheater.

Howell Wetlands

4.5 ★★★★★ 479 reviews

Evansville, IN

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Photography is popular at this 35-acre natural area with marshes, hiking & wildlife viewing.

Jasper Parklands

4.8 ★★★★★ 439 reviews

Jasper, IN

Scenic

Metea County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 442 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Cedar Creek, a state designated scenic river, divides the north & south parts of this large park.

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.

Fidler Pond Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 389 reviews

Goshen, IN

1.5 miMixedLitScenic

Popular park that features a pond with a 1- to 1.5-mile path for walking, biking or running around it.

Forest Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 386 reviews

Valparaiso, IN

Scenic

Tree-topped park & gardens offering picnic shelters & a playground, plus a field for various sports.

Kamm Island Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 374 reviews

Mishawaka, IN

LitScenicDog-friendly

7.5-acre green space offering riverside fishing areas, walking trails & fields for picnic & events.

Rum Village Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 356 reviews

South Bend, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Rangeline Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 365 reviews

Anderson, IN

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

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

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.

Springwood Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 382 reviews

Richmond, IN

PavedScenic

Westside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 356 reviews

Greenwood, IN

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Public park with picnic areas, a playground, and sports facilities, as well as wooded areas and a dog park.

Friendship Gardens Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 332 reviews

Plainfield, IN

Scenic

Dobbs Park Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Terre Haute, IN

Scenic

Park center offering educational programs teaching visitors about the flora & fauna of the area.

Stoney Run County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 342 reviews

Hebron, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Large playground, plus dirt and wooded trails for hiking and wildlife viewing, plus picnic tables.

Northwest Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 344 reviews

Greenwood, IN

5 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Quiet park with playgrounds and walking trails for dogs and children.

Jasper Riverwalk

4.7 ★★★★★ 299 reviews

Jasper, IN

PavedLitScenic

Scenic paved park featuring a 2.1-mile walking trail winding along the Patoka River, plus a playground.

Glenns Valley Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 301 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Small nature park featuring trails and an old house, plus picnic tables and a pond.

Starkey Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 282 reviews

Zionsville, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Natural area offering kid-friendly hiking trails that run along a creek.

Wildcat Creek Reservoir Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 298 reviews

Kokomo, IN

PavedScenic

Park with a playground, picnic areas, and trails, plus fishing and kayaking.

Sunset Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 301 reviews

Shelbyville, IN

Scenic

Park along the Big Blue River, with playgrounds, picnic areas and bike trails.

Bluhm County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 270 reviews

Westville, IN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Boot Lake Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews

Elkhart, IN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful lake and preserve with groomed trails, wide walkways, observation piers and wildlife.

Will Detmer Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 277 reviews

Bloomington, IN

PavedShaded

Pretty park with playgrounds, trails and a pond, plus community gardens.

Spicer Lake Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews

New Carlisle, IN

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained park featuring boardwalks and wetlands, plus trails.

Nine Penny Branch State Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

Charlestown, IN

LoopScenic

Nature preserve featuring a hiking trail that leads to a waterfall.

Henry Frank Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 278 reviews

Mishawaka, IN

Natural surfaceLit

Family-friendly park set up for picnics, with slides, swings and a playground.

Carlson Oxbow Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 276 reviews

Hammond, IN

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful nature retreat on the Little Calumet River with a boardwalk, fishing pier & boat launch.

Pine Hills Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 240 reviews

Waveland, IN

Scenic

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

Pogues Run Art and Nature Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 264 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

Crushed gravelDog-friendly

Nature park featuring a working wetland and numerous art pieces for exploration and photography.

Old Town Waverly Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews

Martinsville, IN

2 miPavedShadedDog-friendly

Public park featuring 2 miles of paved trail along the White River and a playground.

Proctor Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 242 reviews

Whiteland, IN

ShadedScenic

Country park with a pond, a playground, and picnic tables, as well as a veterans memorial.

Columbia Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 244 reviews

Hammond, IN

Lit

Sprawling park with playgrounds, a trail and courts for basketball and volleyball.

Harrison Park

4 ★★★★☆ 253 reviews

Hammond, IN

Relaxed park with mature trees, a playground and tennis courts, plus a pond.

University Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 219 reviews

Greenwood, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved trails through woods in a family-friendly setting.

Mishawaka Res

4.7 ★★★★★ 193 reviews

Mishawaka, IN

Scenic

Kate's Garden

4.6 ★★★★★ 192 reviews

Mishawaka, IN

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park along the St. Joseph River showcasing a variety of flowers, paved paths, and a gazebo.

Dowling Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 196 reviews

Hammond, IN

LitDog-friendly

Multi-use park, featuring ball fields, a playground and fishing ponds, along with walking trails.

Freedom Trail Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Westfield, IN

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back locale with a playground and sensory stations, plus picnic tables.

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.

Bayard Park

4 ★★★★☆ 213 reviews

Evansville, IN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Modest neighborhood park with a large play structure plus a picnic area & walking paths.

Osborne Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 202 reviews

New Castle, IN

Shoup-Parsons Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 176 reviews

Goshen, IN

MixedLitScenic

Scenic park along the Elkhart River offering hiking and biking trails as well as fishing.

Sugar Creek Nature Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

Crawfordsville, IN

LoopScenic

Kid-friendly park with picnic tables featuring nature walks along Sugar Creek, and a spot for fishing.

Moutoux Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews

Evansville, IN

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Soccer park with several fields, a lake for fishing, playgrounds, picnic facilities & geocaching.

Killbuck Wetlands

4.4 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews

Anderson, IN

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Fishing and walking are among the activities available at this dog-friendly park.

Lake Etta County Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 164 reviews

Gary, IN

Dog-friendly

Laid-back county park featuring a decent-sized sandy beach plus a fishing pond and picnic shelters.

Moraine Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Valparaiso, IN

75 miLoopMixedShaded

Nature preserve featuring mowed and wooded trails for hiking and bird-watching.

Lothlorien Nature Sanctuary

4.8 ★★★★★ 144 reviews

Bedford, IN

Scenic

Wooded retreat with a peaceful vibe, known for drum circles and festivals held on the property.

Hathaway Preserve At Ross Run - ACRES Land Trust

4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Wabash, IN

Scenic

Secluded gorge featuring waterfalls, mature oaks, streams and hiking trails.

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.

Beyer Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 146 reviews

Warsaw, IN

Scenic

Lakeside, clean green space offering barbecue grills and picnicking, plus playground equipment.

B&O Trail at SR267

4.8 ★★★★★ 135 reviews

Brownsburg, IN

PavedShadedScenic

Park featuring a paved trail for walking and biking, plus nature and overlooks.

Brincka Cross Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Michigan City, IN

LitScenic

Open daily, this 4-acre garden featuring flowers, art, and a wooded area was created by an artist and his partner.

Evansville State Hospital Grounds

4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Evansville, IN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring ducks, geese and squirrels, plus frisbee golf.

Price Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

Plymouth, IN

Clean, peaceful park popular for swimming in a lake and fishing at the dock.

Summerfield Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 147 reviews

Greenwood, IN

Recreational space featuring a playground, picnic areas and a basketball court.

Fern Cliff Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Greencastle, IN

Natural surfaceScenic

Preserve featuring rugged sandstone cliffs, wooded ravines, bryophytes, rare ferns, and hiking trails.

Tod Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

East Chicago, IN

Park featuring a public restroom and picnic tables, plus space for soccer.

Pecar Park Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews

Avon, IN

Park featuring a nature center, a pond, hiking trails, and a playground.

Sam Ralston Trailhead Of Big Four Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Lebanon, IN

MixedScenic

Paved, peaceful, multi-use path lined with trees featuring maps and picnic tables.

Burkhart Creek County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

Paragon, IN

1.5 miMixedDog-friendly

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

Tolleston Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ 137 reviews

Gary, IN

Community park offering facilities such as sports fields, bike trails & a swimming pool.

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

Cardinal Greenway McCulloch Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Muncie, IN

62 miPavedScenic

Park featuring a soapbox racing hill, scenery, fishing, and kid-friendly hiking.

Hague Road Nature Haven

4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Noblesville, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

Simple, dog-friendly space featuring creeks, trails, a field and abundant benches for relaxing.

Shadyside Lake Activity Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Anderson, IN

65 miPavedShadedLit

Park featuring a lake (which permits fishing), playgrounds, trails and shade.

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.

Charles C. Deam Wilderness

4.8 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Bloomington, IN

36 miCrushed gravelScenic

Encompassing nearly 13,000 acres, this preservation area offers over 37 miles of trails.

Avoca Park and Rec Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Avoca, IN

Crushed gravelScenic

Highland's Heron Rookery

4.5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Highland, IN

Paved

Nature preserve known for its wetlands, trails, and abundant wildlife.

IDNP Miller Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

Gary, IN

1.6 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Eagle Slough Natural Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 108 reviews

Evansville, IN

Scenic

Wetland & forest reserve with a lake, abundant birdlife & a trail along an old railway line.

Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

Paoli, IN

Scenic

Peaceful park and trail system featuring old-growth forests, hikes and creeks.

Calli Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 94 reviews

North Vernon, IN

LoopScenic

Nature preserve with a waterfall offering hikes and trails through the woods.

Chicago Park

4 ★★★★☆ 109 reviews

Vincennes, IN

Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill, plus a public restroom.

Kardzhali Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Elkhart, IN

Lively park along the river for strolling, biking, and walking, with picnic tables.

Jaycee Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 99 reviews

Greencastle, IN

Shaded

Wooded park with trails and a lake for fishing and picnicking.

B&O Trail at Raceway

4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

Paved

Clean trail for biking or jogging, featuring wild flowers.

Schnebelt's Pond and Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Greendale, IN

Fogwell Forest - ACRES Land Trust

4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Benton Dam ‒ River Preserve County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

New Paris, IN

2.5 miScenic

Trails and green space in a nature preserve, plus a hydro-dam canal, kayaking and fishing spots.

Winding Creek Cove Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews

Michigan City, IN

Scenic

Quiet park featuring trails for walking, biking, jogging and fishing.

Jones Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Terre Haute, IN

2 miPavedShaded

Rails-to-trails path offering a shady walk or bike ride with benches and a restroom.

John A. Stefek Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews

Merrillville, IN

Paved

Laid-back outdoor space featuring a playground, a baseball field and a gazebo.

Deetz Nature Preserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Pet-friendly nature preserve offering a network of trails for walks along the Maumee River.

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.

Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 82 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

1 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Unpaved trail bordering a small lake and pond that floods during certain times of the year.

Bicentennial Nature Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews

Lafayette, IN

Scenic

Secluded area for boating, kayaking and hiking, plus picnics.

German Ridge Recreation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 78 reviews

Tell City, IN

Scenic

Park offering hiking and mountain biking trails, plus picnic areas, and camping.

Cardinal Greenway Mansfield Park Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Muncie, IN

62 miPaved

Quiet park featuring a playground and baseball fields for children, plus a pond, a shelter, and trails.

Trailhead Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 72 reviews

West Lafayette, IN

LitDog-friendly

Park featuring picnic tables and multiple walking trails that head off in various directions.

Shrader-Weaver Woods

4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Connersville, IN

ShadedScenic

Quiet, peaceful preserve featuring towering trees, flowers and hiking trails.

Bray Family Homestead Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Noblesville, IN

2 miDog-friendly

Park featuring a trail network and maple trees.

Heron Rookery

4.5 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Michigan City, IN

1.5 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Elm Street Green

4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Zionsville, IN

8 miScenic

Park featuring picnic tables, barbecue grills, and kid-friendly trails.

B&O Trail Bridge over White Lick Creek

4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Brownsburg, IN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Outdoor green space with a paved recreational path for walking, cycling and running.

Lakewood Park - Gertsmeier Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Valparaiso, IN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a playground, disc golf course, fishing, and picnic tables.

Greenhurst Commons - ACRES Land Trust

4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Auburn, IN

LoopPavedScenic

Biking, hiking, and fishing spot featuring trails and wildlife views.

Wilderness Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

Hartford City, IN

LitDog-friendly

Public park featuring walking paths, exercise stations and a dog run, plus picnic areas.

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.

ACRES Land Trust

4.8 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Huntertown, IN

MixedScenic

B&O Trailhead at CR 500 E

4.8 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Danville, IN

4 miPavedScenic

Park with a trail that's suitable for walking, running, and biking.

Evergreen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Huntington, IN

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park with paved and scenic trails, as well as playgrounds and picnic tables.

Payton County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

PavedDog-friendly

Dutro-Ernst Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Muncie, IN

MixedShadedScenic

Kid-friendly nature preserve offering trails for walking, jogging, and biking.

Porter West Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Bloomington, IN

LoopShadedScenic

Wooded nature reserve featuring hiking trails and an old cemetery.

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.

St. Marys Pathway Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

Fort Wayne, IN

Olin Lake Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

Wolcottville, IN

LoopMixedScenic

Preserve featuring trails and woods leading to a lake for walking and bird-watching.

Paul Dresser Wabash River Heritage Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Terre Haute, IN

UCT Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews

Kokomo, IN

Dog-friendly

Kid-friendly recreational green space with paths, swings, a playground, baseball fields, and hiking trails.

Cardinal Greenway Medford Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

Muncie, IN

Paved

Fred & Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

Martinsville, IN

LoopScenic

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

Big Walnut Nature Preserve, Hall Woods Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Greencastle, IN

1 miLoopScenic

Park featuring kid-friendly hiking trails.

Ogle Lake Trail 7

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Nashville, IN

Scenic

Eunice H. Bryan Woods State Nature Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews

Frankfort, IN

LoopNatural surface

Nature preserve featuring mature trees and trails that are suitable for families.

Craddock Wetlands

4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Muncie, IN

Boardwalk

Nickel Plate Rail Trail

4.1 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews

Connersville, IN

Paved

Hathaway Nature Preserve Loop trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Wabash, IN

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Preserve featuring hiking trails, plus scenic waterfalls, cliffs, and a stream.

Zimmer Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

Fishers, IN

Lit

Charlestown State Park Trail 1 Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Charlestown, IN

14 miScenic

Kid-friendly area offering a number of hiking trails.

Hervey Preserve and Labyrinth

4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Logansport, IN

Scenic

Karst Farm Greenway Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Bloomington, IN

PavedDog-friendly

Peaceful, kid-friendly hiking area featuring a paved trail.

Rumely Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 40 reviews

La Porte, IN

Buzzard Roost Recreation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Magnet, IN

PavedScenic

Heritage Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Winona Lake, IN

PavedScenic

Path-lined natural area for long walks, runs, and biking as well as hiking.

Cardinal Greenway Union Pike Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Richmond, IN

PavedScenic

Scarlet Oak Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Bloomington, IN

ScenicDog-friendly

The Quarry Adventure Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

North Vernon, IN

3 miMixedScenic

Cardinal Greenway Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

Jonesboro, IN

62 miPaved

Krebs Trailhead Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews

Warsaw, IN

Miller Avenue Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Marion, IN

Paved

White Lick Creek Trail Head

4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Plainfield, IN

20 mi

McCormick Woods Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

West Lafayette, IN

LoopNatural surfaceShaded

Franciscan Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Beech Grove, IN

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Hansen Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Michigan City, IN

Grassy Creek Park

3.4 ★★★☆☆ 32 reviews

Greenwood, IN

5 mi

Jackson Road Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Henryville, IN

Natural surfaceScenic

The Marie Canine Plaza at Crawford Place

4.9 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Crawfordsville, IN

Lonidaw Nature Preserve - ACRES Land Trust

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Kendallville, IN

Scenic

Twin Bridges Loop Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews

Danville, IN

LoopScenic

Bachner Nature Reserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

Crawfordsville, IN

White River Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

Baltzell-Lenhart Woods Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

Decatur, IN

Scenic

Panhandle Pathway Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Logansport, IN

Scenic

Zion Nature Sanctuary

4.9 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Zionsville, IN

Upland Area Greenways

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Upland, IN

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