Waterfront Spot
Waterfront SpotClay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
Leland
A gentle 1.5-mile loop through forested trails rewards you with a stunning 200-foot overlook of Lake Michigan. The elevation gain is real but manageable, and the payoff view makes every uphill step worthwhile.
Scenic Lake Michigan overlook
Easy family hike
Gentle elevation climb
Free outdoor escape
Tips
đź‘€catch views of the Manitou Islands from the overlook
👟wear hiking shoes — no beach access from here
⛰️expect uphill most of the way to the viewpoint
Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
LelandOpen
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotA gentle 1.5-mile loop through forested trails rewards you with a stunning 200-foot overlook of Lake Michigan. The elevation gain is real but manageable, and the payoff view makes every uphill step worthwhile.
Scenic Lake Michigan overlook
Easy family hike
Gentle elevation climb
Free outdoor escape
Tips
đź‘€catch views of the Manitou Islands from the overlook
👟wear hiking shoes — no beach access from here
⛰️expect uphill most of the way to the viewpoint