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View of Lake Michigan beach – Boardwalk over the Marshlands loop from Dune Acres

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View of Lake Michigan beach – Boardwalk over the Marshlands loop from Dune Acres

Moderate

4.7

(3)

hikers

View of Lake Michigan beach – Boardwalk over the Marshlands loop from Dune Acres

04:11

16.2km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

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Indiana Dunes National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.24 km

Beach Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is one of the hiking trails in the Indiana Dunes State Park. This path leads to the beautiful Lake Michigan beach.

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1.40 km

Picnic spot

Highlight • Rest Area

There are some nice seats for a picnic on the wooden walkway.

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2.69 km

Bridge with a view

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trail leads over a bridge with a beautiful view over the marshland

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5.86 km

View of Lake Michigan beach

Highlight • Beach

This is a beautiful, walk-in-only spot along the shore of Lake Michigan. Until you reach the beach, please stay on the marked trails to protect the dunes!

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7.41 km

View of Lake Michigan from the Indiana Dunes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Far more interesting than a "room with a view," this viewpoint in Indiana Dunes State Park offers a nice lookout over the water.

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9.97 km

Boardwalk over the Marshlands

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful boardwalk leads across the unique swamp landscape.

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13.4 km

Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

The campsite was rebuilt in 2004 and now houses 140 camping sites.

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14.7 km

Lake Michigan Beach and Sand Dunes

Highlight • Beach

Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake completely located in the United States. With a surface area of 22,404 square miles, it is the largest lake entirely within one country.

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16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.31 km

733 m

503 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.87 km

3.42 km

1.86 km

1.80 km

1.24 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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View of Lake Michigan beach – Boardwalk over the Marshlands loop from Dune Acres

Beach Trail

Picnic spot

Bridge with a view

View of Lake Michigan beach

View of Lake Michigan from the Indiana Dunes

Boardwalk over the Marshlands

Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

Lake Michigan Beach and Sand Dunes

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