Decatur Indiana HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE


Listed below are the best hiking trails and places to hike near Decatur, Indiana.



1. Rivergreenway Trail

Riverside Nature Escape. Follow the meandering St. Mary's River through Decatur's premier green corridor. Experience forested stretches, wildlife observation spots, and links to St. Mary's Nature Preserve in a lush, natural setting.

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2. Ouabache State Park

Wildlife and Woodlands. Explore miles of designated hiking trails winding through mature forests, open meadows, and along the tranquil Wabash River. Visitors encounter abundant wildlife, scenic overlooks, and quiet lakeside vistas.

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3. Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve

Wetland Wilderness Walks. Venture into a sprawling nature preserve featuring boardwalks and natural-surface trails through restored wetlands and forested floodplain. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will find a vibrant landscape teeming with wildlife.

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4. Limberlost State Historic Site

Legendary Limberlost Trails. Walk in the footsteps of naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter on trails winding through wetlands, woods, and restored habitats. Discover interpretive routes rich with history, native plants, and wildlife.

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5. Salamonie River State Forest

Deep Woods Adventure. Traverse rugged hills, mature hardwood forests, and scenic river valleys on designated hiking trails. Experience the serenity of a true wilderness forest with abundant wildlife and quiet solitude.

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6. Mississinewa Lake

Lakeside Trail Haven. Journey along wooded trails that hug the shores of a sprawling reservoir, weaving through forests and open meadows. Hikers enjoy sweeping lake views, wildflowers, and frequent wildlife sightings.

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7. Pokagon State Park

Rolling Glacial Hills. Challenge yourself on a network of trails winding through glacial terrain, hardwood forests, and along sparkling lakes. This park offers scenic vistas, rugged hills, and year-round outdoor adventure.

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8. Chain O'Lakes State Park

Interconnected Lake Trails. Explore a unique landscape of kettle lakes linked by forested trails and rolling hills. Hikers delight in peaceful woodlands, wetland overlooks, and tranquil waterside routes.

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9. ACRES Nature Preserve - Hathaway Preserve at Ross Run

Cliffside Wildland Trails. Venture onto rugged trails along dramatic cliffs, deep ravines, and old-growth woodlands. The preserve offers spectacular views, wildflower displays, and a true sense of wilderness.

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10. Fox Island County Park

Wooded Wetlands Walks. Immerse yourself in a vast expanse of forests, wetlands, and sand dunes via miles of natural hiking trails. Visitors enjoy birdwatching, wildflower spotting, and peaceful wooded escapes.

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