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Hike to Big Glen Lookout
Empire, Michigan
5.0
4.4 mi
Start at the Alligator Hill trail head and make your way up the hill for roughly .1 of a mile until you hit a marker. Turn left at the sign and keep on the trail for another 1.3 miles. You will hit a scenic lookout called Islands Lookout which you can stop and get pictures at. From there you will keep going up the hill for another 1/2 mile and you will reach Glen Lake Lookout.
Alligator Hill Trail
Empire, Michigan
4.89 mi
/ 745 ft gain
Alligator Hill Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Glen Arbor Township, Michigan.
Bay View Hiking Trails
Maple City, Michigan
5.97 mi
/ 587 ft gain
Bay View Hiking Trails is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Glen Arbor Township, Michigan.
Sleeping Bear Point Trail
Glen Arbor, Michigan
2.48 mi
/ 312 ft gain
Sleeping Bear Point Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Glen Arbor Township, Michigan.
Hike the Ghost Forest Trail and the Dunes of Glen Haven
Glen Arbor, Michigan
3 mi
Park your car at the Sleeping Bear Point Trailhead in Glen Haven, Michigan, once parked find your way to the sign for point of reference with the map. You'll find that the Ghost Forest Trail is a 2.8 mile loop. You can start the loop at the trailhead which is near the bathroom, or at the sign where the map itself is.
Starting from the trailhead by the bathroom, your first 2 miles will be throug...
Hike the Sleeping Bear Point Trail
Glen Arbor, Michigan
5.0
2.8 mi
The Sleeping Bear Point Trail is a 2.8 mile loop through the sand dunes with amazing views of Lake Michigan and South Manitou Island. There is a 0.5 mile spur hike from the trailhead to the Lake Michigan beach. It is less strenuous than the hike from the Dune Climb to Lake Michigan.
Dune Climb Trail
Glen Arbor, Michigan
3.63 mi
/ 400 ft gain
Dune Climb Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Glen Arbor Township, Michigan.
Hike Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Glen Arbor, Michigan
4.4
3.5 mi
There are two approaches to conquering the Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. You can run to the top (the preferred method for those under the age of 10). Or, you can slowly trek up the side of this seemingly vertical wall of sand, breathing and sweating heavily, cursing each loose patch that knocks you back three feet for every one advanced.
Once you reach the top, stop for...
Cottonwood Trail
Glen Arbor, Michigan
1.62 mi
/ 171 ft gain
Cottonwood Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Empire, Michigan.
Places to stay
Empire, Michigan
D.H. Day Campground
Overview
D.H. Day Campground is located in the northern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Mic...
Glen Arbor, Michigan
D.H. Day Group
Overview
D.H. Day Group Campground is a tent-only facility located in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, about one mile...
Leland, Michigan
South Manitou Group
Overview
South Manitou Group Campground is a tent-only backcountry facility on South Manitou Island in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakes...
Honor, Michigan
Platte River Campground
Overview
Platte River Campground is located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of...
Lake Township, Michigan
Gleasons Landing
Overview
Gleasons Landing is a very popular campground on the banks of the Pere Marquette River. With a selection of shaded and secluded ...
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