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  2. IN
  3. …Northern Indiana
  4. Indiana Dunes National Park
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This trail overlook offers sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the surrounding dunes. The one mile Dune Succession Trail highlights the four stages of dune development.

Difficulty: Short Hike

Family Friendly: Kids will love the challenge of climbing all 250 stairs!

Gem Type: Viewpoint
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Rafi Wilkinson

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May 7, 2023
Rafael Mendoza
Apr 27, 2023
Thomas Cruz
Just walking
Apr 10, 2023
Tori Kafer
Amazing spot, walk along the beach and up some stairs into the wooded area, then back into beachy dunes. Stopped by after training in merrillville
Aug 16, 2022
Sophia Guerriero
Aug 13, 2022
Julie Gosz
Do counterclockwise
Jun 3, 2022
Susan Shamo

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