2.4 mi from the trailheadLake Michigan at Manistee
Campground · MI

5.8 mi out & back · 654 ft gain · 695 ft high point · Moderate
From Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area Trailhead via Nordhouse Dunes Beach M9-1 (1.4 mi)
In Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness · MI · U.S. Forest Service
This 5.8-mile out and back trail from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area Trailhead reaches Lake Michigan along the beach.
654 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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Sat: Mostly Cloudy · wind 3 to 8 mph SE