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A biodiverse loop through dunes, wetlands, and forest, with excellent birdwatching and views of Lake Michigan — one of Gretchen’s

A quieter loop through wetlands and woodlands ending at the shore of Lake Michigan — a favorite for birders and

A short but genuinely challenging climb up one of the tallest dunes in the park, rewarded with panoramic views over

A loop through the dunes with direct beach access — a good option for combining a real hike with a

A gentler, history-focused loop connecting a 19th-century fur trading homestead with a historic Swedish farm — a good option for

An easy, shaded walk from downtown to a lookout tower atop Hot Springs Mountain, with views over the town and

The longest trail in the park, winding through forested ridgelines well away from the bathhouse district — genuinely quiet given

A quieter, less-visited trail near the park’s campground, following a small gorge through forest — a good option for a

One of the most popular hikes in the park — a series of stairs and boardwalks climbing through the sand

A short walk across an ancient hardened lava field to one of the largest petroglyph fields in Hawaii, with thousands