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Sleeping bear hike trails
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Dune Climb Trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
United States > Michigan > Leelanau County
The Dune Climb Trail is a rewarding, albeit challenging, experience for visitors looking to take in stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The climb itself leads up a towering sand dune, offering vistas of Little Glen Lake from the first plateau and expansive dunes that stretch toward Lake…
Distance: 3.7 mi • Elevation gain: 200 m • Maximum elevation: 257 m
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
Sleeping bear hike
United States > Michigan > Leelanau County
Distance: 2.5 mi • Elevation gain: 153 m • Maximum elevation: 301 m