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Sleeping bear hike

  • Distance: 2.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 153 m
  • Maximum elevation: 301 m
  • Elevation loss: 144 m
  • Minimum elevation: 243 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 20 m
  • Moving speed: 1.9 mph
  • Maximum speed: 8.2 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 55 m
  • Global speed: 1.3 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 2.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 153 m
  • Maximum elevation: 301 m
  • Elevation loss: 144 m
  • Minimum elevation: 243 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 20 m
  • Moving speed: 1.9 mph
  • Maximum speed: 8.2 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 55 m
  • Global speed: 1.3 mph

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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

Gear up for your next adventure:

🕶️Polarized Sunglasses - Reduces glare from snow and water when reading terrain
🛑Emergency Bivvy Bags - Heat-reflective survival bags for unexpected nights out
🧤Hiking Gloves - Warm and durable gloves for cold-weather walks
🥾Walking Shoes - Lightweight walking shoes for countryside and coastal paths
🗺️Ordnance Survey Maps - Official UK maps for walking and outdoor activities

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