Lake Michigan Water Trail
Marquette Park, Lake County, IN
Point-to-point trail in Marquette Park, Lake County, IN. Paddling.
- Distance
- 49.9 mi (80.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 79 ft (24 m)
- Est. Time
- 16 hr 5 min
- High point
- 653 ft (199 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Crescent Dune 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Beach: Crescent Dune Beach 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
- Beach: Mount Baldy Beach 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Peak: Mount Jensen 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Peak: Dimple Dune 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Beach: Beverly Shores Beach 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Beach: Lake View Beach 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Beach: Dunbar Beach 11 mi (17.7 km) from start
- Beach: Porter Beach 15 mi (24.1 km) from start
- Beach: Dune Acres Beach 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from start
- Beach: East Shoreline 24.9 mi (40 km) from start
- Beach: Marquette Beach 25.9 mi (41.6 km) from start
- Beach: Lake Street Beach 26.6 mi (42.8 km) from start
- Beach: Buffington Harbor Beach 36.6 mi (58.9 km) from start
- Beach: Jeorse Park Beach 37.4 mi (60.1 km) from start
- Shelter: Grand Gazebo 46.5 mi (74.9 km) from start
- Beach: Whihala Beach 47.3 mi (76.1 km) from start
- Beach: Whihala Park West Beach 47.7 mi (76.8 km) from start
- Beach: Hammond Marina Beach 48.9 mi (78.6 km) from start
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Questions about Lake Michigan Water Trail
How long is Lake Michigan Water Trail?
Lake Michigan Water Trail is 49.9 mi (80.4 km) long. Most people take about 16 hr 5 min. It climbs 79 ft (24 m) in total, up to a high point of 653 ft (199 m).
How hard is Lake Michigan Water Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lake Michigan Water Trail?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lake Michigan Water Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Lake Michigan Water Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Lake Michigan Water Trail?
Best for Paddling.
Where can you eat near Lake Michigan Water Trail?
Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Marathon, 1.1 mi (1.7 km).
Is this a good week for Lake Michigan Water 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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- DLT r - Long Beach to New Buffalo Berrien County · Moderate · 13.6 mi (21.8 km)
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- DLT r - Long Beach to New Buffalo LaPorte County · Easy · 6.5 mi (10.5 km)
- DLT q - Mount Baldy to Long Beach LaPorte County · Easy · 6.4 mi (10.3 km)
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