Leelanau County, Michigan, United States
3.5 miles (5.6 km) · 4,105 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Sleeping Bear Dune Climb (MI) covers 3.5 miles across Leelanau County, Michigan, United States. Runners face 4,105 feet of climbing with 4,146 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 1.1 miles and gains -11 feet. Vertical rate measures 1183 feet of gain per mile. The course is 5% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 95.71th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Michigan adventures.
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