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This trail runs alongside Long Lake, with breathtaking views right after the first climb. After crossing the entrance road, it meanders through the rolling dunes before making a steep descent into the picnic area, eventually leading you back to the parking lot. The trail connects to the West Beach and Dune Succession Trails, ideal for a fantastic loop through the park with fantastic views of the lake and wetlands, where you'll see plenty of wildlife all along the way.

The Dune Succession Trail is a fantastic one-mile loop that transitions from bare dunes to oak woodlands, with 250 stairs leading to stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Climbing the stairs to the top can be relatively challenging for some, but the incredible vistas make it well worth the trek!

This is a beautiful, walk-in-only spot along the shore of Lake Michigan. Until you reach the beach, please stay on the marked trails to protect the dunes!

Cowles Bog National Natural Landmark was designated as a national landmark in 1965 due to its outstanding plant diversity.

Long Lake Loop Trail follows along Long Lake and connects the dune forest north of West Beach Road with the West Beach and Dunes Succession Trails. There are various a great views to Long Lake. The trail winds through the undulating dunes and then has some considerable ascents/descents. The hike may take longer than anticipated due the loose footing of walking in the sand. https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/wb16.htm

The Dune Succession Trail (Loop 1) highlights the four stages of dune development within its one-mile length. From the parking lot, follow the road north, toward the lake and look for the trail to pick up to the west of the bathhouse. This scenic, but strenuous, trail includes a climb up 270 stairs for a spectacular view of Lake Michigan and Chicago. Support the restoration effort in the fragile dunes and ponds by remaining on designated trails. Spot the skyline of Chicago 28 miles across Lake Michigan from the lookout point! https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/wb16.htm

Beautiful beaches and dune landscape. In summer you can go swimming on the supervised beach. Admission to the state park parking lot is $7 per car and $2 per person.

Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake completely located in the United States. With a surface area of 22,404 square miles, it is the largest lake entirely within one country.