Hiking is an amazing way to get out and about and enjoy the great outdoors. Of course, this might be a little difficult if you're someone who is wheelchair-bound, living with mobility issues, or in any number of situations where you can't exactly get out on a whim like you might want to. Well, guess what? Hiking is for everyone, and to celebrate this, I've found a handful of wonderful ADA-accessible hiking trails in Indiana perfect for those who might need a little bit of accommodation to make it work. Get out and enjoy the beautiful outdoors in Indiana; come hike these awesomely accessible trails with me!

The amazing Newton-Stewart State Recreation Area is home to more than just Patoka Lake, even if the lake might be everyone's favorite. From the modern campground to the marina, the paved trail stays fairly flat; there are some spots with a grade slightly steeper than 5%, though, so keep that in mind if you're hoping to hike the full thing.

Trail 6 at Spring Mill State Park is paved, gorgeous, and ready for adventure. The trek leads one around the Virgil I. Grissom Memorial with less than 2% cross-slopes, grades of 5% or less, and widths of at least 60 inches. This hike is awesome thanks to the history it shows off and the awe-inspiring overlook with views of unique karst landscape unlike anywhere else in the Hoosier State.

This beautiful trail starts in a woodsy parking lot and, like the one at Spring Mill State Park, it's optimized for bikes, wheelchairs and folks in need of solid footing. Wander through groves of oak, cherry and maple trees before coming to see the amazing Summit Lake, which is crystal-clear, cool, and beautifully blue year-round (except for when it's frozen... in which case it still looks awe-inspiring).

Starting at the front of Mounds State Park is a paved trail that leads to The Mound, which is the oldest native American mound of its kind in the entire state. Sections of Trails 5 and 1 come together to craft an excellent trek right up to The Mound - and along the way (as you wander Trail 1) you'll see several other mounds, too, which is awesome. The Visitor's Center and the old Bronnenberg House both have accessible parking as well.

Fort Harrison State Park is awesome, and there's no shortage of awesome trails to explore while you're here. Lucky for us, the Harrison Trace Trail (one of the best trails in the whole park) is accessible and features a nearly-flat surface from the Walnut Trailhead to the Delaware Lake. Beyond the lake, there are grades of about 5% as one wanders through the hills, so plan accordingly.

Starting at the Nature Center, the first mile of the amazing Tulip Valley Trail is accessible and mostly flat. You'll wander around an old homestead built in the 1830s, and the scenery is extraordinary. Come hike it in the spring and summer for a swath of stunning wildflowers that coat the entire area.

The incredible Elkhart Bog is actually an old glacial lake that gradually turned into a natural wetland over millions of years. The trail is easy to follow and will lead you right out to a floating boardwalk, where you'll be able to see the entire bog with an awesome view. Like the other trails on this list, this particular hike is a doozy of a delight and I'm sure you'll fall in love with it as much as I have.

Fun fact: these are just a small handful of all the awesome trails and Indiana state parks that are ADA-accessible. Did you know there are a number of state parks in Indiana with motorized wheelchairs designed to allow folks of all abilities to enjoy the trails? Yup - it's one of the coolest things I've ever written about! These parks include Chain O'Lakes, McCormick's Creek, Indiana Dunes, Spring Mill, Mounds, and Pokagon State Parks.

For more amazing hiking ideas for folks of all hiking abilities, check out the list of awesome ADA-accessible hiking trails in Indiana from our friends at AllTrails, and if you'd like to kick your hiking game up to 11, consider trying out AllTrails Plus. I don't know how I hiked without it!

Do you have a favorite accessible hiking trail and/or state park in Indiana that I didn't mention? Tell me about them in the comments!