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Scenic Trails Around Lake Michigan
There are scenic trails galore around Lake Michigan!
For the serious adventurer with advanced stamina for hiking, or for the casual walker who is looking for a path to stroll with a magnificent view of the lake, look no further.
Here, we will introduce you to trails around the lake.
Discover These Scenic Trails Around Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan Travel Regions
Michigan
- Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
- Northern Michigan
- Northwest Michigan
- Central West Michigan
- Southwest Michigan
Wisconsin
Indiana & Illinois
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Oceana County, Michigan
Oceana County is located in West Michigan and is known for their asparagus crops and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.

New Buffalo, Michigan
New Buffalo, Michigan is notably known as the Gateway to Michigan and is included on the Lake Michigan Circle Tour.

Manistee, Michigan
The “Victorian Port City” of Manistee is part of the Lake Michigan Circle Tour and is also the gateway to scenic highway M-22.

Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa County is located in southwestern Michigan and is popular among boaters. The Grand River flows through the area.

Waukegan, Illinois
North of Chicago, Waukegan is home to the Genessee Theatre, Great Lakes Naval Base, and mile long Waukegan Municipal Beach.

Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, just north of Chicago, is alive with diverse entertainment options, courtesy of the creative students at Northwestern University.