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Activity Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

An activity in Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail in Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Why go

Paved bike path linking Empire, Glen Arbor and Glen Haven through the lakeshore.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Sleeping Bear Dunes, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Glen Haven Historic Village, 0.8 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Glen Arbor
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Sleeping Bear Dunes. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Glen Haven Historic Village

    Restored lumber-era village with the Cannery Boat Museum and a blacksmith shop.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Cherry Republic

    Flagship store for tart cherry products, with free tastings and a café.

    Shopping · 1.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Art's Tavern

    Glen Arbor tavern since 1934 with burgers and whitefish.

    Food · 1.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Art's Tavern

    Glen Arbor tavern since the 1930s, serving burgers and whitefish near the dunes.

    Food · Traverse City · 1.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Dune Climb

    Steep 110-foot sand climb; the full trail to Lake Michigan is 3.5 miles round trip.

    Activity · 1.5 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Dune Climb

    Climb a huge sand dune; the full hike to Lake Michigan is 3.5 miles round trip.

    Activity · Traverse City · 1.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is a stop on our Michigan Lake Shore route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Sleeping Bear Dunes run from 29°F in February to 69°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Sleeping Bear Dunes from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Sleeping Bear Dunes weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, Glen Arbor Township, MI, USA
Coordinates
44.89466, -86.01653
Destination
Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail?

Plan on about 2 hours at Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail free?

Yes, we list Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail?

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is at Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, Glen Arbor Township, MI, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail?

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail appears on Michigan Lake Shore, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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