Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a national park Empire located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (231) 326-4700

  • Website

    nps.gov/slbe/index.htm

  • Type

    National Park

Address

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Empire , MI 49630 United States

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Comments / 34


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climb michigan scenic views bluff hiking trails picnics nature preserves lakes sand dunes bears bridge
Kate Lang

First time walking Sleeping Bear Dunes and I loved it! ???? I didn’t make it all the way to see Lake Michigan though. Lol. But I will be back to conquer the walk again. Reminder bring water and snacks .

Eric

Wear socks. Sandles sink in sand, barefoot it can be to hot and shoes fill up with sand to fast. Socks are your best bet if walking the entire thing. Minimum 2 bottles if not 3 if walking to water

Nicole Rovig

Kids enjoyed the side trails . Getting into Lake MI is worth the hike ! Bring more than one bottle of water per person, and the sunscreen...it's a 3-hour hike .

Donna Vitan

The dunes are a beautiful and if you climb high enough, you can see both lakes from either side. Be sure to bring enough water for your hike , and be prepared to go for quite a long walk.

Paul Henkel

Be sure to pack a lunch and go to Picnic Mountain ! The sights are fabulous, but it's busy. I went on a Tuesday, and it was quite crowded . I'd hate to see a weekend!

Bobby Kennedy

Empire Bluffs trail is relatively easy and ends with a stunning view of the lake .

Ashley Stark

A must see in Michigan ! Bring lots of later to drink!

Kevin Joy

Sea, sand and sky. I didn’t actually expect the sand dune to take me right down to the lake

The Toth Team, Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Expert - Keller Williams Realty

Get here just before sunset and be delighted

Christoph Bocchetti

Scenic drive is awesome. Cottonwood trail gives you a nice overview (40 min hike )

Carly Fettig

A must go place up north... The park staff is extremely friendly As well

Victor

Best to go sleeping beat is with 65 to 70 temperate we can walk on sand with barefoot. Plus bring water too.

Andrew Gunderson

Hiking . Dune climb . Biking , walking and running along the trail .

Yoli Z

This park has the most impressive view I've seen in years

Kevin Joy

Now obsessing about the mysterious green dot on the sand

Fred Garrett

Climbed the dunes and watched the sunset with my sweetheart

Stephany

Do the scenic drive. The view from stops 9 & 10 are amazing!

Surinder Virk

must try the sand dune .....its worth it..........once a life time chance....

Gerald Rhead

Breathtaking, one of my favorite places in Michigan

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Covered bridges are amazing.

Stan Pittman

I appreciate the National Park Service for preserving this area.

Kristine Crossman

Don't let the rain stop you. It's a blast!

Kevin Joy

Steep sandy bluff

Stephen Hasselbach

Fun scenic route

Becky Lololocke

Camera . Bring five of them. It's too awesome a sight not to.

Forrest

Climb all of the dunes in one day.

Stan Pittman

This place has priceless views .

Karyn @konorth O

Amazing views .

Kevin Joy

Tattooine or something close

Forrest

Climb a dune, then take a nap.

Shadwick VanNostrum

The bears were definitely sleeping... this place is nothing special in the winter

Stan Pittman

Beautiful-must see stop!

Stephanie Goralski

Bring a drink!! It gets exhausting before you reach the top!

Reno Mccormick

Just awesome... Read more

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