How many hiking trails are listed near Bloomington?

The directory currently includes 62 quality-checked routes near Bloomington, covering 568 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest near Bloomington?

Hoosier Heritage Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Tecumseh Trail and Terrill Ridge Trail before choosing.

When should you hike near Bloomington?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy near Bloomington?

29 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

How is “near Bloomington” defined?

Routes on this page are linked within a 40 km radius of the city. Distances are geographic straight-line measurements, not driving times; open each route to plan the actual journey.

What is the closest hike to Bloomington?

Loop Trail is the nearest mapped route, about 3.1 km from the city centre.

Indiana, United States

Hiking trails near Bloomington

62 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Together their route lines cover 568 km. The average route is 9.2 km with 123 m (404 ft) of recorded ascent.

62
Trails: 40 km
Search radius: 29
Easy routes: 3.1 km
Closest

The directory difficulty mix is 29 easy (47%), 30 moderate (48%) and 3 hard or expert (5%). 23 routes (37%) 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 (16), forest (6), lake (4), river (2). The highest recorded point in this set is 322 m (1,056 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. Hoosier Heritage Trail, Tecumseh Trail, Terrill Ridge Trail 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

1.9 km

Ogle Lake Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

19 m

Terrill Ridge Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

1 recorded loop

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 →

Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Hoosier Heritage Trail	274 km	1,415 m	67 hr	Point to point
Tecumseh Trail	69.8 km	797 m	17 hr	Point to point
Terrill Ridge Trail	2.9 km	19 m	38 min	Point to point
Ogle Lake Trail	1.9 km	29 m	27 min	Loop
Axsom Branch Trail	4.0 km	108 m	59 min	Point to point
Griffy Creek Trail	2.8 km	33 m	38 min	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.