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.

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Weather forecast - Empire Bluff

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Empire Bluff.

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28°C

Scattered Clouds

72% Humidity
20 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

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Today
Scattered Clouds
28°C
moderate rain
Tomorrow
Moderate Rain
21°C
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Sunday
Scattered Clouds
16°C
clear sky
Monday
Clear Sky
20°C
scattered clouds
Tuesday
Scattered Clouds
21°C

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