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Sleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshoreShauger Hill Trailhead
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Shauger Hill Trail

Distance:

Loop of 2.4 miles in length.

Terrain:  

Hilly

Vegetation:

Beech-maple forest, a few small clearings, and pine plantation.

Comments:

The trail crosses Shauger Hill Road twice and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive twice.  Be careful crossing roads.  This trail is part of the Scenic Drive Ski Trail. This is a Designated X-Country Ski Trail and Pets are not allowed on this section of the trail between December 1 and March 31. The section of the Scenic Drive Ski Trail that is on the roadway of the Scenic Drive does allow pets on a 6' leash.

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Shauger Hill Trail Map
NPS Map 2006
Shauger Hill Trail Map
 
Shauger Hill Trail

Kerry Kelly 2006

Typical trail view from the Shauger Hill Trail

Shauger Hill trail goes through primarily maple-beech forest and some pine forest in pretty hilly terrain. 
 
Woodpecker activity

Kerry Kelly 2006

Woodpecker activity on this dead tree.

An old tree along the trail provides food for the woodpeckers.  Notice the recent activity on this tree.
Ferry to Islands  

Did You Know?
Sleeping Bear Dunes includes two large islands in Lake Michigan - North and South Manitou Islands. Take a day trip to South Manitou Island and explore the island village and lighthouse or take a motor tour of the farming district. If you go to North Manitou Island, plan to camp overnight!
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Last Updated: February 04, 2008 at 18:23 EST