Ryan Giebel
Photo Date: 
03/24/2019
Camp Leelanau and Kohahna at the end of the road where Pyramid Point's trailhead rests.
Ryan Giebel
Photo Date: 
03/24/2019
In the winter and early spring, it is best to start the hike from the end of the road, as the park service does not plow the road to the trailhead past this point. Start up this gravel road to begin the loop hike.
Ryan Giebel
Photo Date: 
03/24/2019
Pyramid Point trailhead tucked behind the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Ryan Giebel
Photo Date: 
03/24/2019
A gentle and easy hike to start with sharp inclines as the trail comes closer to Pyramid Point's scenic overlook.
Ryan Giebel
Photo Date: 
03/24/2019
A girl and her dog entering a grove of birch trees.
Ryan Giebel
Photo Date: 
03/24/2019
White on white with birch trees hugging the east side of the dunes with remnants of snow on the ground.
Ryan Giebel
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03/24/2019
Looking out from Pyramid Point toward North and South Manitou islands.
Ryan Giebel
Photo Date: 
03/24/2019
A lone tree atop Pyramid Point in Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Ryan Giebel
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03/24/2019
Deep blue majesty of Lake Michigan along the dune's crest.
Ryan Giebel
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03/24/2019
With the dunes protecting this valley to the west, sand can be seen blown across the snow, painting a unique landscape tan to hike through.
Ryan Giebel
Photo Date: 
03/24/2019
Final turn to head back up from the valley out of the dunes to return to the trailhead.