


Cowles Bog Trailhead leads to rolling sand dunes, a coastal marsh and Lake Michigan beach — varied textures (grasses, ripples, shorelines) and seasonal wildflowers. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm side light on dunes; spring for blooms and migratory birds. Trail is sandy, often steep and exposed; small parking lot at 1618 N Mineral Springs Rd. No entrance fee; bring water, bug/tick repellent, closed-toe shoes and plan for wind or industrial noise downwind near the shore.



Cowles Bog Trailhead leads to rolling sand dunes, a coastal marsh and Lake Michigan beach — varied textures (grasses, ripples, shorelines) and seasonal wildflowers. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm side light on dunes; spring for blooms and migratory birds. Trail is sandy, often steep and exposed; small parking lot at 1618 N Mineral Springs Rd. No entrance fee; bring water, bug/tick repellent, closed-toe shoes and plan for wind or industrial noise downwind near the shore.