Backpacker Magazine: Indiana: Backpacking and Camping Trips, Hikes, Adventures, Topo Maps, Aerial Photos.

Indianapolis, IN: Low Gap

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Find rugged wilderness in central Indiana as you hike this 10.3-mile loop. Don't miss old Draper Cabin.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: West Beach Loop

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This sandy, 3.2-mile stroll in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore climbs dunes, skirts an ancient marsh, and ends within a stone-skipping distance of Lake Michigan's coastline.

Indianapolis: Lincoln Loop

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See the boyhood haunts of Abraham Lincoln on this 8.2-mile loop among rolling hills and past two ponds and a lake in Lincoln State Park.

Chicago, IL: Indiana LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area

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Geese, mallard--and occasional Chicagoland escapees--frequent the LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area where this 5.2-mile loop hints at the history of the world's largest marsh.

Gary, IN: Shoreline to Ridge Hollow Loop

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Loop 5.7 miles into shaded hollows and up the highest dunes on Lake Michigan's southern shore in Indiana Dunes State Park.

Evansville, IN: Harmonie State Park

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Towering trees and hanging vines lend a primordial feel to this 3.6-mile lollipop above the banks of the mighty Wabash River.

South Bend, IN: Michigan Wine Country

Oenophiles rejoice! This 34-mile tour of south Michigan wine country rolls past local vineyards and a handful of tasting rooms--hiccup--along the way.

Indianapolis-Low Gap Trail 3mi Loop

Three mile loop that is within the 10.3mi trail. Just south of Indyianapolis 30min

Biking 9/2/2009 Lagro to Monroeville, IN

58 mile day. Darn headwind again.

Hoosier National Forest Indian Lake Loop

A beautiful day hike partially on the Two Lakes Loop with a little trail time even on the American Discovery Trail.

South Bend, IN: Union Pier

Log some big miles on this this easy 84-miler that cruises country roads toward the old Lake Michigan tourist town of Union Pier.

Sycamore Loop

Despite threatning thunderstorms and tornado warnings our backpacking newbe guest was determined to get her first trip in... rain or shine.

Trip Finder: Indian Summer Hikes

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Fall camping season seems to go on forever with these fair-weather weekend trips.

Nuclear-Free Hiking

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How Cold War weapons sites are becoming America's most unusual new preserves.

High Points: Hoosier Hill, Indiana

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A fitting place to ponder the true meaning of the term Hoosier.

Beach Trail

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This Indiana Dunes trail offers visitors views of the lake, the Chicago skyline, wildflowers and some of the tallest trees in the region.

Best Backpacking In Indiana

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Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Indiana.

Indiana's Shades State Park

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Rare stands of virgin hardwood and creekside camping beckon sunburned hikers.

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