9.2 mi
Distance
1,093 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Chain O' Lakes Backside is a loop trail in Chain O' Lakes State Park, managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, in Noble County, Indiana. It is 9.2 miles long. The nearest town is Merriam, Indiana, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 298 ft |
| High point | 2.8 mi | 301 ft |
| End | 9.2 mi | 298 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Chain O' Lakes State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Merriam, IN · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Noble County, IN
- Jurisdiction:
- Chain O' Lakes State Park · Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(260) 636-2654
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Chain O' Lakes Backside
Trail 3 to Trail 12 Loop
Chain O'Lakes Park Inside Loop
Chain O' Lakes State Park Big Loop
Chain O' Lakes Trail 7
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Chain O' Lakes Trail 7
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Chain O' Lakes State Park Big Loop
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Chain O' Lakes Trail #11
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