The best walks and hikes in Lake County
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Indiana? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Lake County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Lake County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
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1. West Beach 3-Loop Trail — Indiana Dunes National Park
5.58km
01:27
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(2)
26
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Tolleston Dunes Trail loop — Indiana Dunes National Park
4.68km
01:11
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
hikers
4. Wolf Lake loop via Wolf Lake Memorial Trail — Hammond
9.79km
02:28
10m
10m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Whihala Beach County Park via 119th Street — Whitting
8.93km
02:14
0m
0m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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56
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7. Dunes Succession Trail loop from Ogden Dunes
2.59km
00:41
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
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8. Grand Prairie loop from Wicker Park
4.14km
01:03
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
hikers
9. Long Lake Trail loop from Ogden Dunes
3.28km
00:51
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
hikers
10. Hough Pond loop from Hebron
6.01km
01:33
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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