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

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

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3.1

(2)

36

runners

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

01:34

13.0km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Indiana Dunes National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1.63 km

The Pinery

Forest

2

2.84 km

Boardwalk - Great Marsh

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

7.71 km

Lake Michigan Beach and Sand Dunes

Highlight • Beach

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.

Tip by

4

11.0 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!

Tip by

5

11.6 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.

Tip by

B

13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.64 km

585 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

5.20 km

585 m

< 100 m

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