About
Length4.3 mi
DifficultyModerate
Typical time2 hr 15 min
TrailheadSBHT - Dune Climb Trailhead
ParkingParking at the trailhead.
AccessibilityListed by the NPS as wheelchair accessible at the trailhead.
What you'll see 🚲 Bikes🏃 Trail running

Trail Map A delight to ride, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is one of Michigan's most beautiful biking trails. A 10-foot-wide picturesque path that winds idyllically through the pristine, tranquil forests and undulating hills of the Lakeshore, the multi-use trail connects major attractions in Sleeping Bear Dunes and is suitable for recreational use by cyclists, wheelchair users, runners pushing baby strollers, and rollerbladers. Leashed pets are NOT allowed on this trail from December 1 to March 31 . While most of the terrain is fairly easy, all ages can enjoy the trail. There are a couple of steeper segments, but these climbs are almost immediately rewarded by swift descents, and benches and picnic tables along the trail offer a place to rest and take in the sounds and sights of the cool forest or bask in the warm beach sun. The SBHT is managed and maintained by Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes and an excellent interactive map of the trail which can show trailheads, parking, water, steep climbs, etc can be found at friendsofsleepingbear.org/sbht-i-map/ Dune Climb Trailhead Sitting at the foot of the famous Dune Climb, this trailhead offers parking, bike racks, a donor recognition plaza with plenty of benches for resting, and during the summer season, toilets, drinking water, and a bookstore. One of the most popular rides of the trail is the 4.3-mile segment from the Dune Climb to Glen Arbor. Weaving through forest and sandy hills, it passes through Glen Haven-a great place to stop to take a dip in Lake Michigan, check out the boats in the Cannery, or watch a blacksmith at work. Winter skiing In winter, the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes grooms segments of the trail for both classic Nordic skiers and skaters as well as providing a lane for snowshoers. Trail Etiquette Show consideration for other trail users Stay on trail to be respectful of plants and wildlife Stop at road crossings Ride single file when other users are present Ride slow and steady Wear a helmet while skating or riding Stay to right and alert others by saying "on your left" when passing Do not block trail - please move to the side when stopped on trail Keep pets on a leash Dispose of all trash and animal waste in trash receptacles Trail users need a park pass Some of the SBHT passes through or in front of private property. Be careful and respectful of the rights of these property owners

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SBHT - Dune Climb Trailhead

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.