Nordhouse Dunes

Hike Name: Nordhouse Dunes Location: west MI Length: varies Submitted by: John D. Ayer Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Michigan trail reviews Michigan national parks Michigan state parks
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Description
This is a portion of the Manistee National Forest that borders on Lake Michigan. You can park a couple of miles from the beach and walk in. Very easy hike although there is a ridge between the parking and the beach that may make a novice work some.

Take your time and look for a good camp site off the beach. Expect to see a lot of boaters just off shore and some nude sun bathing although it is illegal. The wilderness area has state parks to the North and South. You can walk all the way down to Big Sable Lighthouse at Ludington State Park which is a nice day hike.

You will need a water filter and insect repellent. Spring and early summer expect to be covered with black flies. Indian Summer is best but Lake Michigan gets a little colder then if you want to swim.

There is a canister used to pay for camping at the trail head.

Directions to Hike
Take US 31 North, past Ludington, to Forest Trail Road. Turn left and go west to Forest Tr. Turn left again and head south to Nurnberg Road. Turn right and head west to parking area.

Contact Information
USDA Forest Service
Manistee Ranger Station
412 Red Apple Road
Manistee, MI 49660

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