Hiking
Stretch your legs and soak up some fresh air! From peaceful 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 natural beauty of the Laporte area.
Stone Lake Trail
Length
~1.6 mi out-and-back
Difficulty
Easy: a paved, flat trail along the eastern shore of Stone Lake; great lake views and bench spots
Endpoints
Craven Pond trailhead → Stone Lake Beach House
Kesling Park Walking Trail
Length
~1.0 mi loop
Difficulty
Easy: mostly flat paved loop around the park, dog- and stroller-friendly
Trailhead
Kesling Park (entry off E 18th St)
Clear Lake Trail
Length
~1.6 mi one-way
Difficulty
Easy: paved lakeside path in Fox Memorial Park
Trailhead
McClung Rd to Detroit St section in 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
Near Flora Richardson educational center off smaller county roads
Soldiers Memorial Park Loop
Length
~4.4 mi loop
Difficulty
Moderate: includes paved and natural trails circling Stone Lake; some hills and mixed terrain
Trailhead
250 Pine Lake Ave, La Porte, IN
Chessie Trail
Length
~1.5 mi one-way
Difficulty
Easy: a smooth, paved multi-use path running north from Pine Lake into NewPorte Landing
Endpoints
Kiwanis-Teledyne Park and Truesdell Ave. & Pine Lake Ave./ SR39
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 and gravel through a nature preserve with bog views
Trailhead
Pinhook Bog Educational Center