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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?
    • The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a 35-mile stretch of the eastern coastline of Lake Michigan on the lower peninsula of Michigan.
  • What is the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail?
    • The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is a multi-use trail developed in sections to provide pedestrian and bike access to key areas of the national lakeshore.
  • When was the Glen Arbor to Dune Climb section completed?
    • The four-mile stretch from Glen Arbor to the Dune Climb was completed in 2012, providing access to campgrounds and amenities.
  • When was the Empire section completed?
    • In 2014, the 5.5-mile section extending the trail to Empire was completed.
  • When was the Port Oneida connection completed?
    • In 2015, a 3.5-mile section was added, connecting the trail to the Port Oneida Rural Historic District.
  • What is unique about the last section of the trail?
    • The last section includes a 600-meter boardwalk that stretches over wetlands, allowing visitors to experience the area's natural beauty up close.
  • Where is the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail located?
    • 6900 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI 49630

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
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