Looking for the best trails around South Bend?

Explore the best rated trails in South Bend, IN, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Prairie Duneland Trail and Granger Paths . With more than 51 trails covering 3990 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.

Best Trails in South Bend

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30 Reviews
Calumet Trail

Overview The Calumet Trail traverses the south side of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, a unique ecosystem of forest, marsh, dunes,

Length: 9.1 mi
State: IN
Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
2 Reviews
Central City Trail (IN)

Central City Trail runs right through the heart of the northern Indiana city of Goshen, connecting to the 17-mile Pumpkinvine Nature Trail...

Length: 1.7 mi
State: IN
Surface: Concrete
2 Reviews
Chessie Trail

Although its current length is just over a mile, the small-but-mighty Chessie Trail will connect several parks in the northwestern Indiana...

Length: 1.45 mi
State: IN
Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
2 Reviews
Coal Line Trail

The Coal Line Trail runs along the abandoned Notre Dame & Western Railroad coal line, which used to deliver coal to the Notre Dame Power...

Length: 1.5 mi
State: IN
Surface: Concrete
2 Reviews
Dunes Kankakee Trail

The Dunes Kankakee Trail is a 1.8-mile walking and bike path that carries trail users throughout Indiana Dunes National Park.  Starting at...

Length: 1.8 mi
State: IN
Surface: Asphalt
9 Reviews
East Bank Trail

The Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail connects the towns of Niles, MI and Mishawaka, IN via. 17 miles of paved multi-use trails, some of...

Length: 1.7 mi
State: IN
Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
3 Reviews
Eliason Nature Reserve Trail

Located in Eliason Nature Reserve, this multiuse trail provides a paved route through the scenic woods of the reserve. At its northern end,

Length: 3.3 mi
State: MI
Surface: Asphalt
2 Reviews
Elkhart River Greenway Trail

Following the Elkhart River through a 120-acre greenway, this multiuse trail provides a green oasis in the middle of the city. The greenway...

Length: 1.9 mi
State: IN
Surface: Asphalt
0 Reviews
Elkhart RiverWalk Trail

Just shy of a mile, Elkhart's Riverwalk offers a pleasant, paved connector through town. It begins downtown, across from City Center Park,

Length: 0.7 mi
State: IN
Surface: Asphalt

Recent Trail Reviews

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

End to End beautiful trail and ride

June, 2025 by vicki1960

Traveled from Pennsylvania to ride this trail since we found out about it on TrailLink. We stayed at a local hotel. Trail is paved the entire length from Goshen to Shipshewana. A local told me they just finished paving the last crushed stone section. Trail goes through a few small towns which offers services. We ate lunch in Middlebury. Shipshewana offers many great shops and restaurants. This is in an Amish community. Small hill at mile 2.5. Most of the scenery is flat and open through farms but there are a few wooded sections of the trail as well. Worth driving 5 hours to get to and making it a getaway. Trail was busy for a Saturday but not crowded. Friendly folks along the way. We were lucky to have such great weather too!

LaSalle Trail

Good Tail

June, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

It has a nice round trip, with mostly smooth pavement except by Roseland park, so maybe skip that section.

Mishawaka Riverwalk

Okay

June, 2025 by clonetrooper5373

It's an okay trail with a nice round trip, and some enjoyable sights.

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