Valley View Shortcut trail
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Leelanau County, MI
Out-and-back trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Leelanau County, MI. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 98 ft (30 m)
- Est. Time
- 15 min
- High point
- 925 ft (282 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Valley View Shortcut trail
How long is Valley View Shortcut trail?
Valley View Shortcut trail is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) long. Most people take about 15 min. It climbs 98 ft (30 m) in total, up to a high point of 925 ft (282 m).
How hard is Valley View Shortcut trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Valley View Shortcut trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Valley View Shortcut trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Valley View Shortcut trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
Is Valley View Shortcut trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Valley View Shortcut trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Valley View Shortcut trail?
Cafe Manitou, 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Valley View Shortcut 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.
Trails near Valley View Shortcut trail
- Bay View Trail (Mid Trail) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Valley View Campground trail Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore · Easy · 3 mi (4.9 km)
- Bay View Trail (High Trail) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- Farms Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Darwin Loop Trail Palmer Woods · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Bay View Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Ridge Trail Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Bay View Trail (High Trail) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
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