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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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West Michigan Coast
From the tip of the mitten, to the southern end of Lake Michigan, the West Michigan coast has beautiful scenery.

Hammond, Indiana
Straddling Indiana’s border with Illinois sits Hammond, which thrives despite the decline of factories on the southern tip of Lake Michigan.

Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is a bustling, popular city which brings any visitor plenty of sites to see, activities to do, and historical landmarks to explore.

Michigan City, Indiana
Surrounded by wandering dunes and singing sand, Michigan City welcomes you to Lake Michigan’s southern tip in grand style.

Mackinaw City, Michigan
With Lake Michigan on one side and Lake Huron on the other side, Mackinaw City is a true Great Lakes highlight.

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Winthrop Harbor is located on the northern border of Illinois. It is a suburb of Chicago and houses the largest marina on the Great Lakes.