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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:

🎽Hiking Clothing - Breathable clothing for hiking
👕UPF 50+ Sun Shirts - Essential protection against the harsh Australian sun during field work
🩹Blister Prevention Tape - Apply to friction points before they become painful sores
🧳Outdoor Travel Organizers - Gear organization accessories
🪫Rechargeable Headlamps - USB rechargeable headlamps

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