Alligator Hill Trail

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Leelanau County, MI

Out-and-back trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Leelanau County, MI. Cross-country skiing.

Distance
4 mi (6.4 km)
Elevation Gain
410 ft (125 m)
Est. Time
1 hr 5 min
High point
1,037 ft (316 m)
Difficulty
Easy
Route type
Out & back

Features

Along the way

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Questions about Alligator Hill Trail

How long is Alligator Hill Trail?

Alligator Hill Trail is 4 mi (6.4 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 5 min. It climbs 410 ft (125 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,037 ft (316 m).

How hard is Alligator Hill Trail?

GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for Alligator Hill Trail?

Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Alligator Hill Trail.

Are there water and toilets on Alligator Hill Trail?

No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.

Is Alligator Hill Trail shaded?

Mostly shaded (78% under trees).

What can you do on Alligator Hill Trail?

Best for Cross-country skiing.

Where can you eat near Alligator Hill Trail?

Boonedocks, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: The Sportsman Shop, 1.6 mi (2.6 km).

Is this a good week for Alligator Hill Trail?

GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.

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