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Sleeping bear hike

  • Distance: 4.0 Km
  • Elevation gain: 153 m
  • Maximum elevation: 301 m
  • Elevation loss: 144 m
  • Minimum elevation: 243 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 20 m
  • Moving speed: 3.0 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 13.2 Km/h
  • Total time: 1 h 55 m
  • Global speed: 2.1 Km/h

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 4.0 Km
  • Elevation gain: 153 m
  • Maximum elevation: 301 m
  • Elevation loss: 144 m
  • Minimum elevation: 243 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 20 m
  • Moving speed: 3.0 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 13.2 Km/h
  • Total time: 1 h 55 m
  • Global speed: 2.1 Km/h

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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: 2.7 Km • Elevation gain: 81 m • Maximum elevation: 300 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🪢550 Survival Paracord - Versatile cordage for gear repair and emergency lashing
🕶️Polarized Outdoor Sunglasses - Reduce glare from rocks and water for better visual navigation
📟Satellite Messengers - Two-way satellite communication to stay in touch beyond the cellular grid
🔋Solar Power Banks - Charge your phone and GPS using the sun while deep in the bush
🧢Wide Brim Sun Hats - Maximum coverage for the face and neck while out in the open

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