Indiana Trails Inventory Open Trails

This dataset contains polylines and attributes of public, off-road recreation and transportation trails in Indiana that are included in the Indiana Trails Inventory and are listed as open. It includes trails managed by federal, state, and local governments, as well as non-government organizations. This data was developed for the purpose of aiding outdoor recreation planners and providers and transportation planners, and to disseminate trails information to the public. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED FOR ON-THE-GROUND NAVIGATION. The Indiana Trails Inventory was compiled by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Outdoor Recreation. Its purpose is to provide information on all public trails in Indiana. The information about the trails came directly from trail providers—those agencies and organizations which manage and maintain the trails. A survey form was sent to all known city and County Park and recreation agencies, Department of Natural Resources’ properties, federal agencies that manage recreation land in Indiana, and not-for-profit organizations that are involved in trail development. Extensive use of websites and planning documents has also been used to update information. Only trails for which information was received are included in this inventory. Some of the trails may have changed since the inventory form was completed or may not be listed. Therefore, in reviewing this report, consider it a somewhat incomplete snapshot of Indiana’s public trails as they are reported to us. All reports will be updated as new information is received from the trail managing agencies. These trails are included in the DNR Trail Finder webmap application. For more information, please visit the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Outdoor Recreation website. DATA DISCLAIMER: This service, including its underlying data, is distributed “AS-IS” without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of suitability of a particular purpose or use. The data are graphical representations and are for reference purposes only. They are not to be construed as a legal document or survey instrument. The Department of Natural Resources assumes no liability. A detailed on-the-ground survey and historical analysis of individual features may differ from these data. Credit should be given to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.