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The 7 Best Hiking Trails in Leelanau County, Leelanau County
Discover the best top things to do in Leelanau County, United States including Platte Plains Trail, Empire Bluff Trail, Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Pyramid Point Trail, Old Indian Trail, Good Harbor Bay Trail.
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1. Platte Plains Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Located in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashore, this is a 15-mile network of scenic hiking and biking trails.
2. Empire Bluff Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 294 reviews
Extending two miles in length, this picturesque point-to-point hiking trail is rated moderate in skill level.
Reviewed By amys91 - Bowling Green, United States
Nice hike along Lake Michigan. Great breeze and about 1 mile hike in the woods before you can see the lake.
3. Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By mclaughc - Ann Arbor, United States
The National Park Service has done a great job here. Signage is perfect, the points of interest along the trail are noted, and the surface is very bikable. Scenery along Lake Michigan is awesome and made the most of here.
4. Sleeping Bear Dunes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
This 4.5-mile challenging hiking trail is the most popular in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Reviewed By DJB1954 - Homosassa Springs, United States
Been coming here for sixty years well before it became a National Park. Still an amazing and beautiful place. Lots to see but if you attempt the dunes climbs make sure you are in good shape. Good place to take the kids and if you are really adventurous you can take the dunes climb and hike all the way to Lake Michigan. But for that you must be in excellent shape and be able to walk in deep sand for around five miles round trip.
5. Pyramid Point Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Loop trail rated moderate in skill level takes hikers through three different environments : meadow, beach-maple forest and high bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan.
Reviewed By 123Wren - South Lyon, United States
There were a couple different ways to go for this trail. We took the bit more strenuous, it was well worth the views and the great workout! The trail was well maintained and well signed.
6. Old Indian Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By angiem498 - Michigan, United States
My husband and I walked here several days while staying in the area. We did the one mile trail (there and back about 2.5 miles) and the black arrow trail as well (over 3 miles). The shorter trail is mostly flat until you get to the end; you have the option of climbing the dune to see the breathtaking views and visit lake Michigan. If you are up for a hike, I highly recommend the black arrow trail. This trail is a bit harder but offers more scenic views.
