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Big Rapids to Sleeping Bear Dunes · 1 day
A scenic journey through Northern Michigan's heartland, transitioning from the Muskegon River valley to the towering glacial bluffs and turquoise waters of Lake Michigan's most iconic shoreline.
1days
4stops
172km
Day 1: Big Rapids → … → Glen Haven Village
1h 59min · 172km4 stops
Big Rapids
09:00 – 11:00
1h 39min · 156km
Empire Bluffs Trail
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 9.7km
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
15:00 – 17:00
10min · 6.0km
Glen Haven Village
17:00 – 19:00
Heads Up
- 1. A National Park Service pass is required for parking within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
- 2. The Dune Climb is strenuous; bring plenty of water and footwear as the sand can get very hot.
- 3. Check the weather for Lake Michigan as conditions can change rapidly near the water.