Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: Cowles Bog Trail
- The first section of the Cowles Bog Trail runs through a wetland area.
- Getting closer to Lake Michigan, hikers will encounter some big dunes.
- Hikers get occasional peeks of the large wetland near the rail.
- During the summer, hikers can expect to see some boats moored at the beach.
- Hiking up the steep dunes can be a challenge for some.
- Waving fields of marram grass grow between the beach and the wooded dunes.
- Joe-pye weed grows along the Cowles Bog Trail during the summer.
Check out the book, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Chicago, available on Amazon.com. You can buy the Cowles Bog Trail hike description and learn more about this hike by visiting Trails.com.







