Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Bike, Walk, Run or Ski!
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Distance: 20 miles
Elevation Gain: 583 ft
Type: Point-to-point
Fee: Free. Donations to Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes for maintenance and upkeep of the trail can be made here.
Description: 20 scenic miles of trail from Bohemian Rd (CR-669) to Empire. You’ll pass through lush forests, quaint towns, picturesque barns, and past gorgeous beaches and lakes! This trail is a perfect way to take in the quintessential beauty of the Leelanau Peninsula. Most of the trail is paved, but there are some sections of compacted gravel.
Leashed pets are permitted.
Sleeping Bear Heritage trail is open year-round and makes a good cross country skiing or snowshoeing trek in the winter.