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Empire Bluff Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes
Short favorite with high bluff views over Lake Michigan shoreline.
Clark Lake Loop Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes
Diverse loop through dunes forest and quiet inland lake country.
Dune Climb Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes
Sandy high-effort climb across major dune terrain with dramatic vistas.
About This Trail
An 8-mile network of rolling trails through jack pine forest, open meadows, and dune-country transitions in the southern section of Sleeping Bear Dunes. The route connects to Platte River Point and Lake Michigan beaches, offering longer mileage away from the park’s busiest areas. Sandy stretches and gentle grades throughout.
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Nearby Trails
Empire Bluff Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes
Short favorite with high bluff views over Lake Michigan shoreline.
Clark Lake Loop Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes
Diverse loop through dunes forest and quiet inland lake country.
Dune Climb Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes
Sandy high-effort climb across major dune terrain with dramatic vistas.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Glen Arbor Segment
Multi-use corridor with easy grades and access to lakeshore trailheads.
Alligator Hill Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes
Wooded bluff-route loop with inland and lake-facing overlook sections.
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