1.3 mi
Distance
243 ft
Elev. Gain
33m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Trail 4 to Mount Tom is a loop trail in Indiana Dunes National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Porter County, Indiana. It is 1.3 miles long and gains 243 feet. The nearest town is Dune Acres, Indiana, about 1 mile 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 | 196 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 223 ft |
| End | 1.3 mi | 196 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Dune Acres, IN · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Porter County, IN
- Jurisdiction:
- Indiana Dunes National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:219-395-1882
- Address:1215 SR-49 · Porter, IN · 46304
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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.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
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