We hiked up to Pyramid Point from the east side and across the dunes and saw some views across Lake Michigan that were absolutely incredible! We could see North Manitou Island, South Fox Island, North Fox Island and even Beaver Island out from Charlevois!! Leland and Sugarloaf Mountain were visible as well as Whaleback and the clay banks north of Leland. After we hiked across the ridge to the west, South Manitou Island became visible and we were amazed at the panorama folding out in front of us. This is surely one of the most awesome places on the planet. It was the best hike we have taken yet.
A view from our starting point off of Basch Road. I think that this is the most beautiful spot on the National Lake shore. So far it is little known and doesn't get the crowds that the Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Drive see each summer.
A view across Good Harbor Bay. The cliffs of Whaleback Point are visible to the left.
Looking east across the forest and Shell lake. Sugarloaf Mountan, the abandoned ski resort, is in the top left of the picture.
Across the dunes, a view of North Manitou Island.
Another view across Good Harbor Bay to Whaleback on the right, then Leland Harbor further left, then the clay banks north of Leland.
Here's me baby! We hiked a trail at the top of the sand ridges across the dunes. The dunes pile up from the lakeshore here and are pushed up against the edge of the forest. It's an awesome spot!
A couple of beachcombers walking below us on the shoreline.
A view west to South Manitou Island.
Looking east to Shell Lake from the top of Pyramid Point.
The forest is blooming with spring growth.
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