Empire Bluff Trail is a picturesque hiking trail located in Empire Township, Michigan. With a round trip distance of 1.5 miles, the trail takes visitors through a scenic beech-maple forest, fields, and dune plants, ultimately leading to a stunning high bluff overlooking Lake Michigan.
This trail offers a unique opportunity to witness evidence of glaciation, with hilly terrain and scattered boulders showcasing the remnants of the last glacier that melted from the area around 11,800 years ago. Additionally, visitors can explore the rich history of the region, including old farm equipment from the Great Depression era and the remnants of orchards planted by the Empire Lumber Company in the early 1900s.
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