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View of Lake Michigan beach – Lake Michigan Beach loop from Gleason Heights

Hiking trails & Routes

View of Lake Michigan beach – Lake Michigan Beach loop from Gleason Heights

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8

hikers

View of Lake Michigan beach – Lake Michigan Beach loop from Gleason Heights

01:48

6.91km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Indiana Dunes National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

919 m

Beach on Trail 10

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

If you consider hiking trail 10 do it counterclockwise...this creates the WOW coming down from the woody hilly part to the ocean like lake beach.

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1.65 km

Paradise Valley

Forest

2.86 km

The Pinery

Forest

4

4.81 km

Trail 9 on the ridge

Highlight • Trail

5

4.91 km

View of Lake Michigan beach

Highlight • Beach

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!

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6

5.50 km

Lake Michigan Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It's the perfect place for a relaxing walk before sunset.

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B

6.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

2.28 km

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.30 km

1.46 km

138 m

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