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Dune Climb Trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

The Dune Climb Trail is a rewarding, albeit challenging, experience for visitors looking to take in stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The climb itself leads up a towering sand dune, offering vistas of Little Glen Lake from the first plateau and expansive dunes that stretch toward Lake Michigan. Beyond the Dune Climb, hikers can follow the Dune Trail, crossing multiple dunes, to reach the shores of Lake Michigan, where the views become even more breathtaking​. However, the sandy terrain and steep slopes make the route strenuous, so it's important to come prepared with proper footwear. #Hiking #Lake #Sand #Nature

  • Distance: 5.9 Km
  • Elevation gain: 200 m
  • Maximum elevation: 257 m
  • Elevation loss: 200 m
  • Minimum elevation: 176 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 59 m
  • Moving speed: 3.0 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 5.9 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 29 m
  • Global speed: 2.4 Km/h

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 5.9 Km
  • Elevation gain: 200 m
  • Maximum elevation: 257 m
  • Elevation loss: 200 m
  • Minimum elevation: 176 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 59 m
  • Moving speed: 3.0 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 5.9 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 29 m
  • Global speed: 2.4 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Dune Climb Trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: The Dune Trail, Dune Trail, Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, United States (44.88289 -86.04214)

End: The Dune Trail, Dune Trail, Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, United States (44.88283 -86.04210)

Coordinates: 44.88278 -86.06993 44.89866 -86.04210

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧥Insulated Down Jackets - High warmth-to-weight ratio for cold nights in the high country
🩹Wilderness First Aid Kits - Comprehensive medical kits tailored for hiking and remote exploration
🆘Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) - Satellite emergency beacons for life-saving help in areas with no mobile coverage
🦯Adjustable Trekking Poles - Reduce impact on knees when descending steep topographic ridges
🦟Insect Repellent - Protection against insects

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