Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Trail

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Trail
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

A two-lane road with white and yellow lane markings curves into the distance, passing under a small covered bridge surrounded by trees with fall foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and green.

  • Distance: 8 miles

  • Terrain: Hilly.

  • Vegetation: Beech and maple forest

  • Trailhead: Trailhead, accessible site

  • Pets: Pets are NOT allowed between December 1 and March 31.

Comments:
The trail includes the Shauger Hill Hiking Trail and the unplowed Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive which can be used for skiing in the winter. It offers views of Lake Michigan and the Dunes.

Fees: A National Park Pass is required. Various options are available and can be purchased online or at the Visitors Center in Empire.

Location: Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive entrance, M109.