Tolleston Dunes, a Moderate Hike
Details
Time 5pm CT, 6pm ET
This is a different biome from much of the dunes area, scattered fire-resistant trees, and a low understory of shorter plants and bushes. Plenty of room for a breeze. A very nice place for a hike.
The end of the hike will be running into dusk, so you may want to bring a flashlight, though it probably won't be needed.
Difficulty
It is a moderately difficult hike. The total distance is just under 3 miles. There are a few sandy, steep parts, and the trail is narrow in places.
Details
- Dogs are allowed on leash
- Bring some water
- In case of bad weather the hike may be bumped
More info, photos and maps the route can be found here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/indiana/tolleston-dunes
Access
There are about 20 parking spots on site, and some will likely be taken. But there are some options for overflow parking nearby we can use with a little on-the-spot car-pooling. Don't drive off if the place is full, stop and we'll talk and figure it out.
Parking is overseen by the National Park system. Both the Indiana Dunes National Park pass, and "America the Beautiful - Interagency Pass" are valid.
State Park passes are not accepted.
Feel free to text or call me at 217-717-7860 for last minute details.
Please cancel your RPVP if you can't make it, so we don't wait for you.
Hope to see you there,
Jonathan (I'm a bearded guy with glasses and a bright blue backpack)
Some previous hikes on this trail:
https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/34615755/
https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/photos/34142953/
Tolleston Dunes, a Moderate Hike