Details
Distance
14.26 miles
Elevation Gain
781 ft
Route Type
Loop
Description
This is a new adventure! Be the first to share your experience.
Join a supporting community of travelers and adventurers sharing their photos and local insights.
Added by The Outbound Collective
Nordhouse Dunes Extended Backpacking Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ludington, Michigan.
Download the Outbound mobile app
Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use.
Get the appFeatures
Camping
Backpacking
Hiking
Beach
Dog Friendly
Forest
Lake
Scenic
Wildlife
Nordhouse Dunes Extended Backpacking Loop Reviews
Have you done this adventure? Be the first to leave a review!
Leave No Trace
Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
Nearby
Camp in the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
The Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is located south of Manistee along an extremely isolated shoreline. Most hikers prefer to camp two nights along the shores of Lake Michigan, but some choose to call the dunes home for weeks at a time. This is an area of backwoods camping, where sites can be established either in the woods or on sand dunes. It is also known for its hammock camping, which allow...
Hike Island Trail
Start at the Hamlin Beach House and make your way down the dirt path until you hit marker #12. Take a right and the trail will become a boardwalk for roughly 3/4 of a mile until you hit marker #10. Continue on from there for another 3/4 of a mile until you hit the trail shelter where you can relax and take a break. From there you will turn around and head back the same way you came.
Hike to Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Big Sable Point Lighthouse is perhaps one of the most scenic locations in Michigan. A 3.6 mile round trip hike along the Lake Michigan shoreline will bring you to the destination, which is nestled among sprawling sand dunes. Each evening, it offers a stunning sunset along the sandy beaches.A short distance from the lighthouse, back-country camping is offered. Those who are looking to obtain a p...
Hike Silver Lake State Park Loop
This is a challenging 7 mile loop that rewards hikers with some of the best sights in Lower Michigan.
The trailhead begins at the Silver Lake State Park Pedestrian Dune Access. Your difficult hike starts with a steep flight of steps from the parking lot. After the steps, keep climbing until you reach the top of the first dune. While there is no designated trail, you will want to make your way o...
Manistee River Trail South
Manistee River Trail South is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Harrietta, Michigan.
Backpack the Manistee River Trail
Starting at the Red Bridge River Access Area just off North Coates Hwy (about 8 miles east of Brethren, Michigan) there is a small parking lot opposite of the trailhead where you can leave your car. The trail is part of the North Country Trail (NCT) so it is well marked with signs leading the way. The hike begins through trees and some rolling hills and you are soon rewarded with incredible vie...
Community
© 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy