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    Top Spots in and near Traverse City

    • Glen Arbor, Michigan

      Hike the Ghost Forest Trail and the Dunes of Glen Haven

      3 mi
      Park your car at the Sleeping Bear Point Trailhead in Glen Haven, Michigan, once parked find your way to the sign for point of reference with the map. You'll find that the Ghost Forest Trail is a 2.8 mile loop. You can start the loop at the trailhead which is near the bathroom, or at the sign whe...
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    • Glen Arbor, Michigan

      Hike the Sleeping Bear Point Trail

      5.0
      2.8 mi
      The Sleeping Bear Point Trail is a 2.8 mile loop through the sand dunes with amazing views of Lake Michigan and South Manitou Island. There is a 0.5 mile spur hike from the trailhead to the Lake Michigan beach. It is less strenuous than the hike from the Dune Climb to Lake Michigan.   
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    • Honor, Michigan

      Camp at White Pine Campground

      4 mi / 200 ft gain
      This is one of the cheapest ways to stay near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore overnight. You'll have access to the beach right near your campsite. It's remote enough to be quiet, and it's not a very long hike.There are only 6 campsites available, and they come on a first come, first serve ...
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    • Honor, Michigan

      Paddle the Platte River

      2.0
      Starting at Riverside Canoe Rentals (located near the intersection of M-22 and Lake Michigan Rd), or the small park across the river, this trip will take you roughly 3 hours to float, but shorter if you are paddling.  But beware, starting here will require you to cross a small lake - not very dif...
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    • Bellaire, Michigan

      Ski Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resorts

      Just about an hour north of Traverse City in the village of Bellaire lies Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resorts! The mountain offers 53 runs with several base areas. The terrain is applicable for any type of skier, whether you are a beginner or a more advanced rider. We spent the majority of ou...
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    • Mesick, Michigan

      Backpack the Manistee River Trail

      4.0
      17.6 mi
      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...
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    • Mesick, Michigan

      Manistee River Trail Loop

      21.69 mi / 2615 ft gain
      Day 1:  Arrive at Seaton Creek Campground and pay for parking for the number of nights you plan on hiking the loop. For this particular trip, I hiked the loop in 2.5 days and 2 nights.  Hike 1.4 miles from Seaton Creak Campground to a suspension footbridge on the banks of the Manistee River. At...
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    • Leland, Michigan

      North Manitou Island Loop

      4.5
      13.55 mi / 1010 ft gain
      North Manitou Island Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Maple City, Michigan.
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    • Frankfort, Michigan

      Explore Point Betsie Lighthouse

      5.0
      If you find yourself cruising M22 between Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan, be sure to check out this beautiful lighthouse. Turn off of M22 on to Point Betsie Rd. and follow the curving road all the way to Lake Michigan. There isn't a designated parking lot for the lighthouse, but you can park anyw...
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    • Frankfort, Michigan

      Elberta Dunes South

      5.0
      1.59 mi / 335 ft gain
      Elberta Dunes South is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Elberta, Michigan.
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    • Harrietta, Michigan

      Manistee River Trail South

      4.63 mi / 663 ft gain
      Manistee River Trail South is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Harrietta, Michigan.
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    • Charlevoix, Michigan

      Camp at Fisherman's Island State Park

      0 mi / 0 ft gain
      Located just south of Charlevoix is Fisherman's Island State Park. The park offers miles of biking/hiking trails, and campsites directly on the beach of Lake Michigan.  Although located just outside of town, there is no service in this area, leaving you completely cut off from the outside world. ...
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    • Boyne Falls, Michigan

      Snowshoe at Boyne Mountain

      3.1 mi
      The trailhead for the snowshoe trail is located across the street from the Boyne Cross Country Ski center parking lot.  The trail starts out by winding through the woods sandwiched between the Boyne Mountain Resort maintenance facility and a road, so you’ll hear traffic and equipment noise for th...
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