Northwest Indiana is covered in trails suitable for hiking. Below is a list of popular area in Northwest Indiana that are great for hikers along with a brief description of the trail and what you can expect.
• Carlson Oxbow Park – Hammond, Indiana
• Erie Lackawanna Trail – Hammond to Crown Point, Indiana
• Gibson Woods Nature Preserve – Hammond, Indiana
• Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve – Schererville, Indiana
• Indiana Dunes State Park – Chesterton, Indiana
• LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area – Lake Village, Indiana
• Lemon Lake County Park – Cedar Lake, Indiana
• Marquette Park – Gary, Indiana
• Oak Ridge Prairie County Park – Merrillville, Indiana
• West Beach, Indiana Dunes – Portage, Indiana
• Wolf Lake Memorial Park – Hammond, Indiana
• Willow Slough State Game Preserve – Morocco, Indiana