An incredible view really makes a nature walk worth the effort. Below are the eight best walking trails in the state for astounding sights you don’t want to miss.
Get your camera ready and head out on a beautiful adventure like none other. Scroll on for more details:
- DePauw Nature Trail
AllTrails/David Vargo This beautiful, moderate trail goes by a lovely little lake that makes for some amazing views. It is nearly four miles long and loops back to where it started. Located near Greencastle, this trail is well-kept and well-loved.
- Firetower Trail
AllTrails/Jenny Blocker This little-known, short trail takes hikers to a tower that leads to top-notch views. Less than half a mile, this path near Beardstown leads to a historic structure you can climb that lets you see for miles. It is part of Tippecanoe River State Park.
- Peninsula Trail
AllTrails/Jonathan M Part of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness, this scenic path is one of the best walking trails in the state. Located near Bloomington, it lasts nearly 10 miles and is great for camping, hiking, and photo opportunities.
- Shakamak Trail
AllTrails/Karla Whitaker Located near Jasonville, this fabulous Shakamak State Park trail is 3.4 miles and loops back to where it began. Hikers go past the very beautiful Lake Shakamak where lovely sights abound. Bridges and tunnels are found along the way.
- Perimeter Trail
AllTrails/Mike C. This 5.6-mile loop trail is located in the northwest corner of the state and features both forest and prairie views. It is located near Winfield in the Stoney Run County Park and is ideal for hiking, birding, and other leisure activities.
- Lincoln Park Loop Trail
AllTrails/Robin Bundy Cox Featuring some amazing overlooks that offer the best views in the state, this Lincoln State Park path is wonderful for many reasons. It is easy to access and spans 7.2 miles. It is located near the town of Santa Claus and sits on Lake Lincoln.
- Scare O’Fat Trail
AllTrails/Walt Sterneman Part of the Yellowwood State Forest, this walking trail features bridges, waterfalls, rocky creeks, and a lake. The trail is 4.7 miles and loops hikers back to where they started. Located near the town of Nashville, this path is fun for all.
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AllTrails/David Vargo
This beautiful, moderate trail goes by a lovely little lake that makes for some amazing views. It is nearly four miles long and loops back to where it started. Located near Greencastle, this trail is well-kept and well-loved.
AllTrails/Jenny Blocker
This little-known, short trail takes hikers to a tower that leads to top-notch views. Less than half a mile, this path near Beardstown leads to a historic structure you can climb that lets you see for miles. It is part of Tippecanoe River State Park.
AllTrails/Jonathan M
Part of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness, this scenic path is one of the best walking trails in the state. Located near Bloomington, it lasts nearly 10 miles and is great for camping, hiking, and photo opportunities.
AllTrails/Karla Whitaker
Located near Jasonville, this fabulous Shakamak State Park trail is 3.4 miles and loops back to where it began. Hikers go past the very beautiful Lake Shakamak where lovely sights abound. Bridges and tunnels are found along the way.
AllTrails/Mike C.
This 5.6-mile loop trail is located in the northwest corner of the state and features both forest and prairie views. It is located near Winfield in the Stoney Run County Park and is ideal for hiking, birding, and other leisure activities.
AllTrails/Robin Bundy Cox
Featuring some amazing overlooks that offer the best views in the state, this Lincoln State Park path is wonderful for many reasons. It is easy to access and spans 7.2 miles. It is located near the town of Santa Claus and sits on Lake Lincoln.
AllTrails/Walt Sterneman
Part of the Yellowwood State Forest, this walking trail features bridges, waterfalls, rocky creeks, and a lake. The trail is 4.7 miles and loops hikers back to where they started. Located near the town of Nashville, this path is fun for all.
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