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Tolleston Dunes Trail

EasyIndiana · United States

GPX
Distance
4.1 km (2.5 mi)
Elevation gain
37 m (121 ft)
Estimated time
55 min
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
198 m (650 ft)

About Tolleston Dunes Trail

Tolleston Dunes Trail is a mapped hiking route in Indiana, United States. The mapped distance is 4.1 km (2.5 mi), with 37 m (121 ft) of recorded ascent, with 35 m (115 ft) of recorded descent. Its recorded high point is 198 m (650 ft) and its low point is 183 m (600 ft). The displayed moving time of 55 min is a planning estimate based on distance and ascent, before breaks.

Hiking Trail Directory rates this route easy from the available distance and elevation measurements. That rating is useful for comparing routes in the directory, but it does not establish technical terrain, exposure, path condition or the skills required on the day. The start and finish differ on this point-to-point route; arrange the return journey before setting out.

The source data records route tags for desert and membership of the lwn network. These attributes describe the route record as a whole; they do not prove that every section has the same surface, signage or feature.

The directory season field highlights april to october. This is planning metadata, not a live statement about snow, closures or trail condition. Portage is the nearest linked city in the directory, approximately 4.2 km away in a straight line. The route record names National Park Service as operator.

The map is derived from OpenStreetMap and contains 40 geometry points. Elevation values were sampled from terrarium-z11. The traceable source record is 18827254. Open-data records can lag behind reroutes and closures, so compare the source, official notices and the forecast before travelling.

Plan around this route’s details

Start, finish and return
The recorded 4.1 km line has different endpoints. Confirm travel from the finish before setting out; that return journey is additional to the mapped route.
Climbing in context
The recorded ascent averages approximately 9 m of climbing per kilometre across the whole route. This is climbing density, not trail gradient: climbs and flatter sections may be unevenly distributed. Recorded descent totals 35 m and also needs time in your plan.
What needs a separate check
This record does not establish surface, dog access, wheelchair access. Check any of these that affect your group. Current closures, access arrangements and transport are not verified by the route line.
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Route map

Easy4.1 km37 m

Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation

Elevation

Elevation profile

Ascent
+37 m
Descent
−35 m
High
198 m (650 ft)
Low
183 m (600 ft)
178 m184 m191 m197 m203 m0.0 km1.0 km2.0 km3.0 km4.0 km

Make it fit your day

Your walking-time scenario

Adjust the example pace and allowances to explore your own plan. This calculator uses your inputs, so it may differ from the directory’s headline estimate.

Calculated walking time including your allowances

1 hr 36 min

61 min for distance + 4 min for ascent + 30 min allowance.

Formula: distance ÷ pace × 60 + ascent ÷ 100 × climbing allowance + stops. Travel to and from the route is additional. Terrain, descent, weather and navigation are not modelled. These results do not establish route suitability. Read the time-planning guide.

Recorded route measurements

The start and finish differ on this point-to-point route; arrange the return journey before setting out. The mapped distance is 4.1 km (2.5 mi), with 37 m (121 ft) of recorded ascent, with 35 m (115 ft) of recorded descent. The sampled elevation profile records a maximum grade of about 10%; this is a calculated value and may smooth short, steeper sections. The profile reaches 198 m (650 ft) from a recorded low of 183 m (600 ft).

Highlights

  • 4.1 km mapped point-to-point route
  • Directory difficulty: easy
  • 37 m (121 ft) recorded ascent
  • High point: 198 m (650 ft)
  • Recorded tag: Desert

Know before you go

Season field
April to October
Waymarked
Not recorded as waymarked
Surface
Not recorded
Dogs
Not recorded, check locally
Wheelchair access
Not recorded
Entrance fee
Not recorded
Camping
Not recorded
Drinking water
Not recorded as available
Toilets
Not recorded as available
Mobile coverage
Not verified
Parking
Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
Emergency
112 in Europe, 911 in North America

How this trail scores

Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.

Scenery
57/100

Terrain features, relief and photographic interest

Adventure
29/100

Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is

Difficulty
11/100

Effort index from distance and climbing

Accessibility
78/100

Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it

Family
69/100

Suitability for children who already walk

Dogs
62/100

Access rules, terrain and water along the way

Tips from the trail

  • Open the linked source record before departure to check whether the mapped relation has changed.
  • Save the route line offline; a map download is useful regardless of expected phone coverage.
  • Use 55 min as estimated moving time, then add your own allowance for stops, conditions and daylight.
  • Confirm return transport and its operating hours before starting this point-to-point route.
  • Carry enough food and water for the full route; water availability is not established by the map data.
  • Follow local access rules and leave no litter or food waste behind.

Warnings

  • This guide does not contain live information about closures, hazards, snow, flooding or path condition.
  • The finish is separate from the start, so a missed transport connection can materially extend the outing.

Safety

Emergency services in United States can be reached on 911. Share your route and expected return time with someone before leaving. The directory has no verified coverage map or live trail-status feed, so do not rely on phone reception or this page alone. Turn around when conditions, access or your remaining time no longer match the plan.

What to bring

  • Footwear suited to the current surface and conditions
  • Weather layers appropriate to the local forecast
  • Offline route map and a backup navigation method
  • Food and water for the planned time plus a reserve
  • Charged phone and a small first-aid kit

Photography

Photo locations are not mapped in the source data for Tolleston Dunes Trail. Stay on permitted ground, keep clear of edges and moving water, and never block the route while setting up. Check local rules before using a tripod or drone, especially inside protected areas.

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Understanding the map

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Planning your day

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Sources and confidence

What open route data can tell you—and what to verify locally

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