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OSM map layer · LineString
44.80, -86.07 · rel 17833952
44.80, -86.07 · rel 17833952
Empire Bluff Trail
1,4 km from Parking lot to No Name Trail .
Parking lot
→
No Name Trail
linear
1,4km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
20
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
Empire Bluff Scenic Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
South Bar Lake Scenic Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,5 km
33%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Empire Bluff Trail is 1.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Empire Bluff Trail takes approximately 21 min to complete.
No, Empire Bluff Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Parking lot to No Name Trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Empire Bluff Trail starts at Parking lot.
Empire Bluff Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Empire Bluff Trail is maintained and managed by NPS.