(Michigan City, IN) - Access to the area around Mt. Baldy at the Indiana Dunes is back open.

 

In late March, the National Park Service began an extensive project to rehab the public access site there. They say the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moved about 27,000 cubic yards of sand that had crept onto roadways and parking lots.

 

According to the National Park Service, visitors should be aware that the reopening applies to the Mount Baldy access site, including the parking area and beach access route. The Mount Baldy summit and dune face remain closed due to ongoing safety concerns, including unstable sand conditions and the continued risk of sand collapse. Visitors must stay on designated routes and follow posted closures.

 

Authorities add that the park will continue monitoring slope stability and slope response along the new dune face following the sand removal work. That monitoring will help inform future management decisions at Mount Baldy, including any changes to access, visitor safety measures and long-term stewardship of the site.

 

Visitors planning a trip to Mount Baldy should check current conditions before arriving. For more information, visit nps.gov/indu.