In 2012, the first 4-mile section of trail connecting Glen Arbor to the Dune Climb opened. Which now provides car-free access to amenities and attractions including Glen Haven, DH Day and Group Campgrounds, and Glen Arbor.
In June 2014, the 5.5-mile segment from the Dune Climb to Empire opened, creating a 9.5-mile paved connection between Glen Arbor and Empire.
The next section of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail from Fisher Road to Port Oneida Road opened May 2015. This segment added 3.5 miles to the 9.5 miles of previously completed trail. This portion of trail includes 600 feet of boardwalk over wetlands paralleling Westman Road. The trail segment also connects users to Port Oneida Rural Historic District.
In 2016, the trail was completed between Port Oneida and Bohemian Roads. This new segment added 3.8 miles to the 13 miles of previously completed trail. This section is comprised of 1.8 miles of crushed aggregate within Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 1.8 miles of asphalt, and boardwalk along Narada Lake.
