Gear up for your next adventure:

💧Hydration Reservoirs - Convenient water bladders for hands-free drinking on the move

🛰️Handheld GPS Devices - Reliable GPS units for hiking and outdoor navigation

🧴Sport Sunscreen Sticks - High-protection sunblock that won't run into your eyes on the trail

🍲Portable Camping Stoves - Fast-boiling stoves for hot meals on remote topographic survey trips

🧥Waterproof Hiking Jackets - Rain protection for walking in all weather conditions

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Empire Bluff Trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore trails

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Empire Bluff Trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

United States > Michigan > Leelanau County > Empire

The Empire Bluff Trail offers a rewarding hike through a beech-maple forest, leading to a spectacular viewpoint overlooking Lake Michigan. As you progress along the trail, you’ll experience diverse natural scenery, from shady wooded areas to scenic overlooks with views of the sweeping dunes, the…

Distance: 1.7 mi • Elevation gain: 81 m • Maximum elevation: 300 m