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Natural Monuments

Leelanau County

Valley of the Giants

Natural Monuments

Leelanau County

Valley of the Giants

Highlight • Forest

Valley of the Giants

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Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness

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Location: Leelanau County, Michigan, United States

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June 30, 2023

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The Valley of the Giants is a forest of the last few white cedars and one of the few stands of virgin timber in all of Michigan. The white cedars stand over 100 feet tall, and are truly an impressive and serene sight to witness on South Manitou Island.

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South Manitou Old Growth Cedars

10.7km

02:48

90m

90m

Hike to ancient, towering white cedars on South Manitou Island, a moderate 6.6-mile route through a unique forest ecosystem.

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Valley of the Giants via Shefler Road & Cedars Trail

11.1km

02:53

70m

70m

Hike the moderate 6.9-mile Valley of the Giants via Shefler Road & Cedars Trail to see ancient cedars on South Manitou Island.

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Leelanau County, Michigan, United States

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