Everybody likes to climb the dunes – or watch the kids enjoy the sand. The Dune Climb offers plenty of pure, wind-blown sand for your climbing pleasure. There is a picnic area at the bottom and you can climb up the dunes for a view of Glen Lake. While the climb can be strenuous, the run back down to the picnic area is a blast! For those who have extra time and a lot of energy, take a hike through the dunes all the way to Lake Michigan. This may take as long as 3-4 hours, so take lots of water and remember you’ll be walking up and down the dunes in loose sand all the way. Hiking through the dunes can be disorienting, so be sure to keep children within sight and if hiking with a group, be sure to agree on a destination before leaving.
Take time to learn about the flora and fauna in the area by hiking the interpretive trail along the base of the dunes beginning on the right side of the picnic area. This is a wheelchair accessible trail.