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Great Marsh Overlook
Description
This overlook offers sweeping views of the Great Marsh wetland from the top of a sand dune. It's a great spot for birding and catching sunrises.
Short Hike: The overlook is less than 0.5 miles from the parking lot. You can follow Dune Ridge Trail in either direction from the split to reach the overlook.
Family Friendly: A short, fun hike with great views.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
3.6 mi
5.8 km
Trail 9
Chesterton, IN
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3.6 mi 5.8 km | Chesterton, IN |
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25
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4.7 mi
7.5 km
Cowles Bog Trail
Porter, IN
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4.7 mi 7.5 km | Porter, IN |
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24
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2.2 mi
3.6 km
Trail 8 - 3 Dunes Challenge
Chesterton, IN
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2.2 mi 3.6 km | Chesterton, IN |
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18
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3.5 mi
5.7 km
West Beach 3-Loop
Ogden Dunes, IN
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3.5 mi 5.7 km | Ogden Dunes, IN |
Minor Issues
Update
Bugs are extremely bad in the wooded areas and we ended up with ticks on us. Wear bug spray for sure.
3 days ago
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8
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0.8 mi
1.3 km
Mt. Baldy Summit Trail
Michigan City, IN
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0.8 mi 1.3 km | Michigan City, IN |
Unknown
Update
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3
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2.9 mi
4.7 km
Tolleston Dunes Trail
Ogden Dunes, IN
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2.9 mi 4.7 km | Ogden Dunes, IN |
Unknown
Update
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8
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5.8 mi
9.4 km
Trail 10
Chesterton, IN
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5.8 mi 9.4 km | Chesterton, IN |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud - The bend at the east section of trail near the marsh/swap area has some mud and standing water about 6 inches deep. Be prepared for wet shoes
56 days ago
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12
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0.7 mi
1.1 km
Dune Ridge Trail
Beverly Shores, IN
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0.7 mi 1.1 km | Beverly Shores, IN |
Unknown
Update
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3
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0.6 mi
1.0 km
Dune Succession Trail
Ogden Dunes, IN
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0.6 mi 1.0 km | Ogden Dunes, IN |
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6
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3.4 mi
5.6 km
Bailly Chellberg - Little Calumet Loop
Porter, IN
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3.4 mi 5.6 km | Porter, IN |
Unknown
Update
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4
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Shared by Rafi Wilkinson
on Dec 18, 2015. All Page
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