IDNP Miller Woods
47-75 North Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403
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IDNP Miller Woods is a beautiful park and tourist attraction located at 47-75 North Lake Street in Gary, Indiana, United States. The highlight of this institution is the Paul H. Douglas Trail, which winds through various habitats such as wetlands, black oak savanna, open dunes, and beach, offering incredible views of Lake Michigan. The native grasses and wildflowers, including lupine, thrive in the sunlight and open forest floor of the oak savanna. Visitors are advised to stay single file on the narrow trail to protect themselves from poison ivy and the fragile lupine habitat. The trail features birding, fall colors, lake views, wildflowers, and wildlife sightings. Must-see gems include the dunes and Lake Michigan.
The featured hike at IDNP Miller Woods is the Paul H. Douglas Trail, a 3.4-mile out and back trail with 46 feet of elevation gain. The hike takes about 2 hours to complete and offers stunning scenery, including interdunal ponds, oak savanna covered dunes, and the shores of Lake Michigan. The trail surface is mostly sand, with some sections of packed soil, gravel, or boardwalk. Visitors are advised to bring plenty of water, sun protection, and dress in layers as the weather on the beach can be drastically different from the woods.
Overall, IDNP Miller Woods is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the diverse habitats and breathtaking views of the Indiana Dunes National Park.
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"Beautiful area with small dunes all around making it a great place to take photos or just be one with nature."
"We hiked Miller woods this weekend to see if the gentians were blooming, and we were not disappointed"
"Wow great hike to the beach and back! Beautiful old oak savannas and small lagoons, and one really large lagoon - who knew! Then … the beach! Fantastic all year round. We then stopped at 18th St Brewery for a perfect finish to an excellent day hiking"
"This is a great hike for those that want to see the dunes and yet not traverse large sand dunes. The trail starts at the Paul Douglas Nature center. Whichever option you choose you pass a few beaver huts. Often there is evidence of recent work, but less often do you get to see them, but they are there. As you pass through undulating swales you come to an abandoned RR bed. Take the bed to the West and you can see a couple even bigger beaver huts in some ponds. Back on the trail you hike through established oaks and the trail is rather firm. Once you get to the bridge you are entering the dunes. The trail skirts along the base of the dunes and a lagoon. In the summer this sand is hot. Avoid making your dogs hike this. Anyway, you cross over a few more swales and past another pond before reaching the beach. The beach changes with the years and is currently, '22 much wider than it was just a couple years ago. Do everyone a favor and bring a plastic bag to haul some trash out. This beach is often littered with garbage. Especially, the closer you get to the US Steel breakwater. Plan to spend a couple hours to a half day. It's lovely and on most days you can get a good view of the Chicago Skyline."
"An outstanding trail in the Indiana Dunes National Park. It includes an oak savannah, lagoons, mirram grass and spectacular views of Lake Michigan as a reward at the end of the trail. There is extensive plant diversity and bird watching. Facilities are available. Parking is free. Educational programs are available. If you only stop at one place in the Dunes, this should be it. Close to highways and Chicago."
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