Platte Plains Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Michigan · benzie County

Platte Plains Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes

Longer rolling route through pine forest and dune-country transitions.

Rating
Length
8.0 mi
Difficulty
4
County
benzie
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Empire Bluff Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes

Short favorite with high bluff views over Lake Michigan shoreline.

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Clark Lake Loop Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes

Diverse loop through dunes forest and quiet inland lake country.

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Dune Climb Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes

Sandy high-effort climb across major dune terrain with dramatic vistas.

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About This Trail

Longer rolling route through pine forest and dune-country transitions. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Michigan wave 1 launch set.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.7447, -86.1101
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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Platte Plains Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes in BENZIE County, Michigan. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

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Empire Bluff Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes

Short favorite with high bluff views over Lake Michigan shoreline.

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Clark Lake Loop Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes

Diverse loop through dunes forest and quiet inland lake country.

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Dune Climb Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes

Sandy high-effort climb across major dune terrain with dramatic vistas.

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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Glen Arbor Segment

Multi-use corridor with easy grades and access to lakeshore trailheads.

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Alligator Hill Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes

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