Hiking

There are 200 miles of trails to trek in Bloomington.

From paved, urban trails like the B-Line Trail, the Clear Creek Trails, and Limestone Greenway to dirt paths cut through the Hoosier National Forest and Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, Bloomington offers an expansive variety of walking trails for every experience level. Stay close to town or venture out in the wilderness — the adventure is pioneered by you.

What are the Top Hiking Trails in Bloomington?

There are many amazing trails in Bloomington, including the trails at:

Lower Cascades Park

Cascades Park Trail — easy, 0.8 miles

Griffy Lake

Nature Trail — easy, 0.5 miles

Monroe Lake

Homestead Loop Trail — moderate, 1.8 miles 

Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve

Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Trail — moderate, 2.2 miles

Griffy Lake

West North Shore Loop — difficult, 1.0 mile

Cedar Bluffs Nature Preserve

Cedar Bluffs Trail — difficult, unmarked but heavily used path