Hiking Resources
So Why Hike?
It keeps you fit
It benefits your mental health
It’s educational
It’s flexible
It’s a free day out
It can be social or a time to reflect alone
Need I say more?
Links to Hiking resources for Harbor Country
Geologic map of Harbor Country (PDF Document)
Trails of Harbor Country (PDF Document)
The Trails of Harbor Country pass through some of the most diverse ecosystems in the country.
The National Park Service states that…
“The biological diversity within Indiana Dunes National Park is fourth among all of our national parks. Over 1,100 flowering plant species and ferns make their homes here. From predacious bog plants to native prairie grasses and from towering white pines to rare algal species, the plant diversity is outstanding.
The wildlife is also diverse. A wide variety of habitats coupled with the moderating effects of Lake Michigan make the region an ideal home for hundreds of animal species. The southern tip of Lake Michigan is renowned for its bird life; more than 350 species have been observed here. Located on the southern tip of Lake Michigan, the national park is an especially important feeding and resting area for migrating land and water birds.”