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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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Indiana Dunes. National Park Indiana Info; Alerts; Maps;...
- 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
This pass only works at the Indiana Dunes National Park and...
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At the Beach. Do not swim or play in streams or ditches...
- Kemil Beach
The beach area is defined from a line 300 feet north of the...
- Swimming at Indiana Dunes West Beach
Swimming at Indiana Dunes West Beach. Fifteen miles of sandy...
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Jul 7, 2023 · West Beach offers a great combination of hiking and relaxing at the beach. The trails are varied and encompass many habitats. There are great views from the top of the Dune Succession Trail stairs, a beautiful pinery of jack pines, birding opportunities along Long Lake and secluded sections of forest.
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
- Central Avenue Beach. 68 total spaces. 0 oversized spaces. 41.701488, -86.948473. 7 Day Motorcycle Fee. Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase).
- Dunbar Beach. 24 total spaces. 0 oversized spaces. 41.683551, -87.002856. Dunbar Beach parking lot is paved and has facilities located within the parking lot.
- Kemil Beach. 96 total spaces. 0 oversized spaces. 41.677357, -87.00895. The parking lot is paved and there are facilities located on site. 7 Day Motorcycle Fee.
- Lake View. 25 total spaces. 0 oversized spaces. 41.686222, -86.996077. The parking lot of Lake View is paved and accessible. Facilities and a shelter are also accessible.
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.
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- Portage, Indiana, United States
West Beach offers a great combination of hiking and relaxing at the beach. The trails are varied and encompass many habitats. There are great views from the top of the Dune Succession Trail stairs, a beautiful pinery of jack pines, birding opportunities along Long Lake and secluded sections of forest.
West Beach offers a great combination of hiking and relaxing at the beach. The trails are varied and encompass many habitats. There are great views from the top of the Dune Succession Trail stairs, a beautiful pinery of jack pines, birding opportunities along Long Lake and secluded sections of forest. After hiking, relax and swim at the beach.