Hiking Trails & Parks in Indiana
4,426 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 58 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Indiana. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Indiana
Indiana has 4,426 mapped hiking trails and 58 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 102 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 102 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Indiana
A spatially-sampled view of 486 trail and park locations across Indiana’s counties.
Indiana Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 102 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Indiana
Parks & Campgrounds in Indiana
Longest Trails in Indiana
Curated Guides for Indiana
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Indiana?
Yes — we have 4,426 mapped hiking and walking trails in Indiana, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Indiana?
Dunes Long Trail Alternates near Chesterton is rated hard — the toughest classification among Indiana's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Indiana for families?
ADT - Indiana (North) - G - Seg 1 near Selma is one of the best family picks in Indiana — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Indiana?
Each of the 4,426 trails in Indiana has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Indiana?
Indiana has 58 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (15 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Indiana?
Yes — 11 of Indiana's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is HARDIN RIDGE with 210 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Indiana
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Indiana, Ranked
Indiana's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuIndiana's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Indiana trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Indiana
Ten gentle, well-marked Indiana trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Indiana
Indiana's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Indiana
Federal parks and recreation areas in Indiana ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Indiana: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Indiana's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.