How difficult is Shades State Park Trail #5?

Shades State Park Trail #5 is rated easy. It is 1.1 miles long with 197 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Shades State Park Trail #5 suitable for kids?

Yes, Shades State Park Trail #5 is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

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Shades State Park/Indiana

Shades State Park Trail #5

Waveland, Indiana

1.1 mi

Distance

197 ft

Elev. Gain

28m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Shades State Park Trail #5 is a loop trail in Shades State Park, managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, in Montgomery County, Indiana. It is 1.1 miles long and gains 197 feet. The nearest town is Alamo, Indiana, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:182 ft

Max:249 ft

Gain:83 ft

Loss:83 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	241 ft
High point	0.2 mi	249 ft
End	1.1 mi	241 ft

Trail Details

Kid-friendly

Route Type: Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Verify before you go

Source of truth

Shades State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Alamo, IN · about 3 mi away
County:: Montgomery County, IN
Jurisdiction:: Shades State Park · Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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Operator:(765) 435-2810

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

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.

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