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Hiking trails in Indiana
204 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Indiana, United States. Together their route lines cover 2.4k km. The average route is 11.5 km with 97 m (318 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 204
- Trails
- 2.4k
- Kilometres
- 0
- Parks
- 357 m
- Highest point
The directory difficulty mix is 107 easy (52%), 76 moderate (37%) and 21 hard or expert (11%). 53 routes (26%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are mountain (32), forest (15), river (13), castle and ruins (11). The highest recorded point in this set is 357 m (1,171 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 2, ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 1, ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 5 currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
Choose by the details
How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
67.5 km
ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 3Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
232 m
ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 56 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 2 | 93.7 km | 747 m | 23 hr | Point to point |
| ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 1 | 113 km | 514 m | 27 hr | Point to point |
| ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 5 | 96.6 km | 232 m | 22 hr | Point to point |
| ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 3 | 67.5 km | 307 m | 16 hr | Point to point |
| ADT - Indiana (South) - H - Seg 4 | 157 km | 1,142 m | 38 hr | Point to point |
| ADT - Ohio E - Seg 11 | 95.9 km | 491 m | 23 hr | Point to point |
Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
Hiking near towns and cities
Guides for this region
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km in Indiana150
- Easy Hiking Trails in Indiana107
- Family-Friendly Hikes in Indiana104
- Moderate Hiking Trails in Indiana76
- Loop Trails in Indiana53
- Best Mountain Hikes in Indiana32
- Dog-Friendly Hikes in Indiana29
- Hard Hiking Trails in Indiana21
- Hiking Trails Over 20 km in Indiana17
- Best Forest Hikes in Indiana15
- Best Long-Distance Hikes in Indiana14
- Best Riverside Hikes in Indiana13
- Best Castle Hikes in Indiana11
- Best Lake Hikes in Indiana8
- Best Coastal Hikes in Indiana6
Frequently asked questions
Plan with more confidence
All planning articles →Choosing a route
How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label
Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.
Read article →Understanding the map
Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb
Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.
Read article →Planning your day
Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace
Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.
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