Easy
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 30 m
- Typical duration
- 13 min
- Mountain
Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Indianapolis
We track 18 routes that match this search near Indianapolis. They average 1.9 km and 38 m (125 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 4.9 km.
That is 75 percent of the 24 routes we map near Indianapolis. They are shorter than the local average, 1.9 km against 4.1 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 38 m (125 ft) against 63 m (207 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Short routes for a spare couple of hours, an evening walk, or a day when the weather only gives you a window. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.
Trails
Easy
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 21 m
- Typical duration
- 19 min
- Mountain
Easy
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 19 m
- Typical duration
- 11 min
- Canyon and gorge
Easy
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 10 m
- Typical duration
- 17 min
- Alpine meadow
Easy
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 14 m
- Typical duration
- 35 min
- River
Moderate
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 10 m
- Typical duration
- 12 min
- Forest
Easy
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 152 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 7 min
Moderate
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 88 m
- Typical duration
- 41 min
Easy
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 28 m
- Typical duration
- 12 min
Easy
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 8 m
- Typical duration
- 8 min
Easy
Easy
Easy
Easy
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 1.0 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 13 m
- Typical duration
- 13 min
Easy
Moderate
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 92 m
- Typical duration
- 52 min
Easy
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 64 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 1 min
- Mountain
Moderate
Indiana · United States
- Distance
- 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 105 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 11 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote Ridge TrailIndiana | 0.9 km | 30 m | 13 min | Easy | April to October |
| Red-Tailed Ridge TrailIndiana | 1.4 km | 21 m | 19 min | Easy | April to October |
| Whitetail Ravine TrailIndiana | 0.7 km | 19 m | 11 min | Easy | April to October |
| Prairie View TrailIndiana | 1.3 km | 10 m | 17 min | Easy | April to October |
| Fall Creek TrailIndiana | 2.7 km | 14 m | 35 min | Easy | April to October |
| Woodland WayIndiana | 0.9 km | 10 m | 12 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Hitz-Rhodehamel LoopIndiana | 4.2 km | 152 m | 1 hr 7 min | Easy | April to October |
| Yellowwood TrailIndiana | 2.7 km | 88 m | 41 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Barred Owl TrailIndiana | 0.8 km | 28 m | 12 min | Easy | April to October |
| Big Waulnut Crossing TrailIndiana | 0.6 km | 8 m | 8 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Whitetail Ravine Trail, Red-Tailed Ridge Trail, Coyote Ridge Trail. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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