Length: 0.35 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 71 ft
Loss: 99 ft
Max elev: 756 ft
Elevation profile
+71 ft gain · −99 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Porter Beach (ParkingLot) · 72 accessible spaces
Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center) (VisitorCenter)
Trail 4 + Trail 8
1.4 mi · +396 ft · ~0.6 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.