Top 6 Hiking Trails in Empire, Michigan (MI)

June 14, 2021 Trinity Boughner

Empire is a village in Leelanau County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 375 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Empire Township.
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1. Platte Plains Trail

Empire, MI +1 231-326-4700 http://www.nps.gov/slbe
Excellent
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Platte Plains Trail

Located in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashore, this is a 15-mile network of scenic hiking and biking trails.

2. Empire Bluff Trail

Empire, MI +1 231-326-4700 http://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/trailempirebluff.htm
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5.0 based on 294 reviews

Empire Bluff Trail

Extending two miles in length, this picturesque point-to-point hiking trail is rated moderate in skill level.

Reviewed By amys91 - Bowling Green, United States

Nice hike along Lake Michigan. Great breeze and about 1 mile hike in the woods before you can see the lake.

3. Sleeping Bear Dunes

6748 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI 49630-9446 +1 231-326-4700 http://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/hiking.htm
Excellent
78%
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4.5 based on 131 reviews

Sleeping Bear Dunes

This 4.5-mile challenging hiking trail is the most popular in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Reviewed By DJB1954 - Homosassa Springs, United States

Been coming here for sixty years well before it became a National Park. Still an amazing and beautiful place. Lots to see but if you attempt the dunes climbs make sure you are in good shape. Good place to take the kids and if you are really adventurous you can take the dunes climb and hike all the way to Lake Michigan. But for that you must be in excellent shape and be able to walk in deep sand for around five miles round trip.

4. Pyramid Point Trail

Empire, MI +1 231-326-5134 http://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/trailpyramidpt.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 166 reviews

Pyramid Point Trail

Loop trail rated moderate in skill level takes hikers through three different environments : meadow, beach-maple forest and high bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan.

Reviewed By 123Wren - South Lyon, United States

There were a couple different ways to go for this trail. We took the bit more strenuous, it was well worth the views and the great workout! The trail was well maintained and well signed.

5. Old Indian Trail

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, MI
Excellent
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Old Indian Trail

Reviewed By angiem498 - Michigan, United States

My husband and I walked here several days while staying in the area. We did the one mile trail (there and back about 2.5 miles) and the black arrow trail as well (over 3 miles). The shorter trail is mostly flat until you get to the end; you have the option of climbing the dune to see the breathtaking views and visit lake Michigan. If you are up for a hike, I highly recommend the black arrow trail. This trail is a bit harder but offers more scenic views.

6. Good Harbor Bay Trail

9922 W Front St, Empire, MI 49630-9417 +1 213-326-4700 https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/trailgoodharbor.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Good Harbor Bay Trail

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