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Little Calumet River Trail – Bally Beach loop from Porter

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Little Calumet River Trail – Bally Beach loop from Porter

Hard

4.8

(8622)

11,296

runners

Little Calumet River Trail – Bally Beach loop from Porter

02:44

23.4km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Indiana Dunes National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.83 km

Little Calumet River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The walk follows the Little Calumet River through a forest dominated by maples, beeches, limes and oaks.

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2

5.89 km

Paved Section of the Calumet Trail

Highlight • Trail

Calumet Trail is mostly gravel but is partially being paved starting from here.

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3

9.29 km

Bally Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bally Beach is an incredible dune beach right off of the Greenbelt Trail. Enjoy a beach day after a pleasant hike throughout the Indiana Dunes National Park.

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4

11.8 km

Cowles Bog National Natural Landmark

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cowles Bog National Natural Landmark was designated as a national landmark in 1965 due to its outstanding plant diversity.

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23.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

6.75 km

3.19 km

2.57 km

2.12 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

6.35 km

2.22 km

1.98 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 9 September

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