More About Porter County Parks & Recreation Best Practices for Hiking in the Winter

Best Practices for Hiking in the Winter

Planning to hike this winter at Sunset Hill or Brincka Cross Gardens? Make sure to plan for cold temperatures and snow!

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Be prepared when you head out to the trails. Wear shoes with solid traction, like hiking boots. Hiking on uphill trails (like some of the woodland trails at Sunset Hill) helps to get your blood flowing. Sweat-wicking clothing is great for helping you stay warm while you're active.

Make sure you have enough water with you, and keep in mind that the sun goes down earlier in the winter. Give yourself plenty of time to hike before it gets dark. See you out on the trails!

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December 1, 2021

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This event also occurs on:
12/08/2021, 12/15/2021, 12/22/2021, 12/29/2021 and 12 other dates

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Sunset Hill Farm County Park is a hub of activity in Porter County. We offer a variety of events and festivals, hiking trails, camps, field trips and fitness programs year round. Whether you are a hiker or a birdwatcher, a runner or a gardener, a parent with active kids or an enthusiast of antique farm equipment, we have something for you at Sunset Hill Farm County Park.

The Brincka Cross Gardens property was developed by an artist, and it is clear that this was his masterpiece. Bill Brincka was a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago, and his creativity can be seen throughout the gardens. Bill and his companion, Basil Cross, spent more than 40 years developing and nurturing four acres of landscaped gardens, which are surrounded by another 21 acres of pristine woodlands.

Brookdale Park is a lovely small park which is currently in development. Mowed pathways circle an agricultural field and lead back to a large catch-and-release fishing pond. The pond is home to large-mouth bass, blue gill, crappies, and carp. The grassy area has picnic tables.

The origin of Dunn's Bridge County Park has become the stuff of legend. The bridge is exceptional piece of county history and serves as an access point to some of the most unique environmental features in the area.

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Porter County Parks and Recreation
155 Indiana Ave.
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

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