Empire Bluff
Empire Bluff
1.3km
Total Distance
54m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
A short but stunning hike in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to a bluff over Lake Michigan. The trail climbs through forest then opens to a boardwalk overlook atop a towering sand bluff. The view along the coast to the dunes and over the vast lake is breathtaking.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1South Bar Lake Scenic Overlook · 0.8kmViewpoint
- 2Viewpointat the end
- 3Empire Bluff Scenic Overlookat the end · Viewpoint
- Parking
- 15m from the start
- Surface
- gravel
- Marked route
- Empire Bluff Trail
