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Arcadia Dunes Baldy Trail
Short dune climb with broad Lake Michigan and bluff-country scenery.
Platte Plains Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes
Longer rolling route through pine forest and dune-country transitions.
Manistee River Loop Trail
Bucket-list Michigan loop with suspension bridge crossing and long river views.
About This Trail
A 2.6-mile loop through the Arcadia Dunes preserve connecting forested ridges to open dune overlooks above Lake Michigan. The trail traverses a mix of hardwood forest, grasslands, and exposed coastal bluffs within two miles of shoreline. Part of a 15-mile trail network that includes mountain biking routes on the Dry Hill Trail.
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Nearby Trails
Arcadia Dunes Baldy Trail
Short dune climb with broad Lake Michigan and bluff-country scenery.
Platte Plains Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes
Longer rolling route through pine forest and dune-country transitions.
Manistee River Loop Trail
Bucket-list Michigan loop with suspension bridge crossing and long river views.
Empire Bluff Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes
Short favorite with high bluff views over Lake Michigan shoreline.
North Country Trail Manistee Segment
Moderate backpacking-friendly section through river bluffs and pine stands.
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