Évaluation du lieu : 5 Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Great spot on the lakeshore to check out! Definitely a hidden gem in this great town. Clean and multiple trails to explore. Excellent spot to enjoy the sunset.
Mark D.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Grand Haven Charter Township, MI
Great area to walk. Used to walk this before the county bought and improved it, this is much better now. Toilets in the parking area. No dogs allowed here, so you won’t be bothered by them– probably(most pet owners can read and understand those signs, others not so much). Small county park use fee between Memorial Day & Labor Day, but free parking the rest of the year. Pass is bought at a machine by the parking lot which accepts cash or CC. Path to the beach is almost a mile long and has hundreds of steps(see pics). I wouldn’t bring anything you can’t pack in and back out on your back. Very beautiful sandy beach, the neighboring property to the north is a sand mining operation which has been in business many years and is who actually sold this property to the county. Rarely crowded, even on the hottest days because of the walk/stairs. Little kids & old people will be complaining after the first set of steps, but hang on, because there are about 5 more sets to get to the beach — and then you have to come back! There are sitting areas and a couple of nice lookout areas with information boards. There are areas by the beach to attain minimal shelter from the sun, but not from the elements. There is a nice walkway through the dune area by the beach, please stay on it as the dune system is fragile. Many people exercise out here, running the pathway, or walkers of all speeds… the stairs will make you burn :). Not a place you want to bring a stroller or large rolling cooler. So pack light, and carry enough water with you. You’ll be glad you did when you get back to your car.
Dan L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Dearborn, MI
Rosy mound is one of those somewhat hidden jewels on Michigan’s «West Side» You can find it right on US31 not far from Grand Haven State and City Beaches. The nice thing about this place is that it’s not overly crowded(or crowded at all) due to the fact that it’s a little off the beaten path and it takes a little effort to bet to the beach from the parking lot. Rosy Mound has a trail that’s roughly ¾ of a mile through the woods, through the dunes to Lake Michigan. The trail while not terribly challenging has quite a bit of ups and downs and a giant stair case near the beach which seems to deter a lot of would be beach goers or anyone who doesn’t want a bit of a challenge to get to the beach. Those who do make the trek are rewarded with a beach that is not crowded and quite nice. Yea, it’d be a total PITA to drag a picnic cooler there, so bring a day pack with some food, beverages, etc instead, it’ll be well worth it, trust me.
Jack R.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Peoria, IL
Very well constructed trail and stairs leading over a large dune and down to the Lake Michigan shore. The trail is well shaded with several resting benches and a few scenic view stopping points. There are bathrooms at the parking area and down at the lake shore. Extensive board walks across and through the dunes after coming down from the forest. Educational signs describing dune formation and life cycle are found along the trail. There is also a small, stair-free loop trail through the woods without going over the dune. $ 6 parking fee during the summer.
