Hiking
Stretch your legs and soak up some fresh air! From lakeside strolls and shady woodland loops to elevated views and winding park paths, the LaPorte area is packed with scenic routes waiting to be explored. Lace up, bring your furry friends (on leash!), and explore the beauty of the La Porte area.
Stone Lake Trail
Length
~1.6 mi out-and-back
Difficulty
Easy: a paved, flat trail along the eastern shore of Stone Lake
Endpoints
Craven Pond trailhead and Stone Lake Beach House
Kesling Park Walking Trail
Length
~1.0 mi loop
Difficulty
Easy: mostly flat paved loop around the park
Trailhead
Kesling Park (entry off E 18th St)
Clear Lake Trail
Length
~1.6 mi loop
Difficulty
Easy: paved path around Clear Lake
Trailhead
McClung Rd : Fox Memorial Park
Flora Richardson Preserve (North & South Loops)
Length
~2.3 mi combined loops
Difficulty
Easy: wooded paths ideal for birdwatching and quiet strolling
Trailhead
5265 N. Pawnee Trail, La Porte, IN
Soldiers Memorial Park Loop
Length
~4.4 mi loop
Difficulty
Moderate: includes paved and natural trails; some hills and mixed terrain
Trailhead
Lake Shore Dr, La Porte, IN
Chessie Trail
Length
~1.5 mi one-way
Difficulty
Easy: a smooth, paved multi-use path
Endpoints
Kiwanis-Teledyne Park and NewPorte Landing
Luhr County Park Trail
Length
~1.5 mi loop
Difficulty
Easy: a mixed surface nature loop around the two-acre pond
Trailhead
3178 S CR 150 W, La Porte (park entrance)
Soldiers Memorial Woodland Loop
Length
~1.2 mi loop
Difficulty
Easy: woodland loop above eastern shoreline, gentle walking surfaces
Trailhead
Near main park entrance at Soldiers Memorial Park
Pinhook Bog Upland Trail
Length
~2.0 mi loop
Difficulty
Easy to moderate: boardwalk, gravel, dirt (nature preserve)
Trailhead
943 N. Wozniak Road, Michigan City, IN