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Sleeping bear hike

  • Distance: 2.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 502 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 988 ft
  • Elevation loss: 472 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 797 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 20 m
  • Moving speed: 1.9 mph
  • Maximum speed: 8.2 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 55 m
  • Global speed: 1.3 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 2.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 502 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 988 ft
  • Elevation loss: 472 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 797 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 20 m
  • Moving speed: 1.9 mph
  • Maximum speed: 8.2 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 55 m
  • Global speed: 1.3 mph

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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: 1.7 mi • Elevation gain: 266 ft • Maximum elevation: 984 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🪶Multi‑Purpose Knife - Useful blade for camp and trail
🔥Camping Stove - Portable stove for camping and backcountry cooking
📷Action Cameras - Rugged cameras to document your journeys across rugged terrain
🧥Waterproof Jacket for Hiking - Breathable and rugged rain jacket for outdoor excursions
🦺Reflective Outdoor Gear - Safety gear for low‑light conditions

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