Marquette Trail

Getting There
Trailhead Parking Lots
East Trailhead: 540 North County Line Road, Gary, IN 46403.
West Trailhead: No parking available.

GPS Coordinates
East Trailhead: 41.614961, -87.220661 (Decimal Degrees).
West Trailhead: 41.606822, -87.261051 (Decimal Degrees).

Need to Know
Hours & Information

• Open daily from sunrise to 30 minutes past sunset.
• Free (no access fee).
• There is a separate entrance to the parking lot off of County Line Road just north of the main West Beach entrance. Do not take the main West Beach entrance road.
• Bikes are allowed.
• Motorized vehicles are not allowed.
• Pets are permitted on a leash (6' or shorter).
• Trail is not wheelchair accessible.
• Trail surface is paved.
• The paved parking lot at the east trailhead has 8 parking spaces.
• There are no restrooms or potable water source at the east trailhead.
• There is no parking lot or amenities at the west trailhead.

Safety

• Stay on the trail to protect the wildlife and yourself.
• Always wear a helmet when riding a bike.

 

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Trail Information

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Marquette Trail
2.3 miles one-way, 9 feet of elevation gain, 0% average grade, 1% maximum grade.
Average biking time: 20 minutes.

This rail trail uses the roadbed of a former Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad line. The trail is not accessible to wheelchairs. There are no restrooms or potable water sources available, so come prepared.