


Dunes Segment of the Ice Age Trail offers sweeping Lake Michigan dune ridges, grassy blowouts, shoreline vistas and intimate prairie textures — great for wide landscapes, minimalist compositions and dynamic sky reflections. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light; fall and late-spring add color. Trailhead parking at 5000 Memorial Dr; no entry fee. Trails are sandy and uneven—moderate walking; bring water and insect repellent. Weekday mornings are least crowded.



Dunes Segment of the Ice Age Trail offers sweeping Lake Michigan dune ridges, grassy blowouts, shoreline vistas and intimate prairie textures — great for wide landscapes, minimalist compositions and dynamic sky reflections. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light; fall and late-spring add color. Trailhead parking at 5000 Memorial Dr; no entry fee. Trails are sandy and uneven—moderate walking; bring water and insect repellent. Weekday mornings are least crowded.