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Dune Succession Trail

Chesterton Indiana Hikes

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Dune Succession Trail - Chesterton Indiana Hikes

This is an interpretive hike that highlights the stages of dune development through plant succession. Special Attractions: the intradunal pond, the dunes, and the viewing platform.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Chesterton
Length: 1 total miles
Elevation Gain: 100 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Moderate
Season: Year-round
Local Contacts: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 219-926-7561
Local Maps: USGS Portage; National Park Service brochure.
Topo Map: Dune Succession Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Indiana Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

pastorfry Rating:
Date of Trip: 3/26/2009
+1 Props
The main attraction of this trail is the observation deck near the beginnin…

Weather Conditions

  1. Overnight
    Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.

  2. Saturday
    Mostly sunny. Patchy fog early in the morning. Mild. Highs in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds in the morning becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.

  3. Saturday Night
    Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.

  4. Sunday
    Partly cloudy. Continued mild. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.

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Hiking Indiana
Hiking Indiana

by Phil Bloom (Falcon Publishing)

In Hiking Indiana, join award-winning outdoor editor Phil Bloom on more than 60 hikes, ranging from…

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