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Jul 7, 2023 · Hike the West Beach Trails. Enjoy the sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the top of the Dunes Succession Trail stairs. Nearby Beaches. Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk; Porter Beach; Kemil Beach
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Public Programs. For more information, please call (219)...
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National Park Indiana Info; Alerts; Maps; Calendar; Fees;...
- West Beach Trails
West Beach offers a great combination of hiking and relaxing...
- Porter Beach
Indiana Dunes National Park Annual Pass. This pass provides...
- Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk
Hiking, Maps, Walking, Trails. 100 Riverwalk Road, Portage,...
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At the Beach. Do not swim or play in streams or ditches...
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Jun 2022. This is probably the place most people experience Indiana Dunes as this is the primary beach with the most amenities, large parking area, restrooms, food and drink vending, tables and an easy to access shoreline. This is a great place to actually touch the cool waters of Lake Michigan.
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- 376 North County Line Road, Gary, Indiana
May 14, 2022 · West Beach is a popular destination for swimming, hiking, and picnicking in Portage, IN. Learn about the amenities, hours, facilities, and safety tips for this beach in the national park.
Delivered once a month. A bathhouse, a huge swath of sand, and a stationed summer lifeguard make this beach one of the most popular Lake Michigan spots. For inland fun, climb the 250+ stairs of the Diana of the Dunes Dare (Dunes Succession Trail) with interdunal ponds and a mile-long boardwalk.
- 376 N. County Line Rd, Gary, 46403
- (219) 395-1882
Get to know this 1.0-mile loop trail near Portage, Indiana. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 22 min to complete. This is a very popular area for walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.
West Beach. Indiana, USA, North America. Indiana. West Beach, nearest to Gary, draws fewer crowds than the other local beaches and features a number of nature hikes and trails. It’s also the only beach with lifeguards other than the state park. There's a snack bar and cool Chicago vistas.
