14.1 mi
Distance
879 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 56m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Nordhouse Dunes Extended Backpacking Loop is a loop trail in Manistee National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Mason County, Michigan. It is 14 miles long. The nearest town is Ludington, Michigan, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 196 ft |
| High point | 7.2 mi | 211 ft |
| End | 14.1 mi | 196 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ludington, MI · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Mason County, MI
- Jurisdiction:
- Manistee National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nordhouse Dunes Trail
Nordhouse Dunes M9-9
Nordhouse Dunes M9-13
Nordhouse Dunes to Lk Mi M9-2
Nordhouse Wilderness to Lmra
Nordhouse Dunes M9-6
In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
LAKE MICHIGAN AT MANISTEE
2.4 mi awayManistee National Forest
Check official pricing53 sitesNational Forest Reservable TentRV
Lake Michigan Recreation Area
2.5 mi awayManistee National Forest
Free Soil, MI
Reservable
Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness - Green Road
2.7 mi awayManistee National Forest
Free Soil, MI
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Beechwood - Ludington State Park
4.3 mi awayLudington State Park
Ludington, MI
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