Grand Marais, Michigan
Top Spots in and near Grand Marais
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Grand Marais, Michigan
Sable Falls
5.00.25 mi / 43 ft gainLocated off of H-58, Sable Falls can be found about a mile north of the eastern terminus of Pictured Rocks and the Grand Sable Visitors Center. There is a large parking lot area for the falls, along with an entrance onto the North Country Trail, which runs along the falls. The hike is short, with...Read more -
Seney, Michigan
Log Slide Overlook
0.41 mi / 26 ft gainLog Slide Overlook on Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan's upper peninsula stands over 500ft above the water and provides stunning views of Lake Superior. Pictured Rocks is home to many beautiful waterfalls, hikes, cliffs and vistas, including Log Slide Overlook. This location is an o...Read more -
Seney, Michigan
Au Sable Point Lighthouse
3.01 mi / 157 ft gainThis was a fun visit while at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. There was a volunteer couple running the lighthouse portion and they were friendly, kind, and well informed. The tour itself (led by a NPS ranger I believe) was just ok, but it was still interesting. The views at the top of th...Read more -
Shingleton, Michigan
Mosquito Falls
2.15 mi / 184 ft gainWhen you want to pack the backpack for a short day hike in the Pictured Rocks, look no further than hiking to Mosquito Falls! Start at the Chapel Basin parking lot at the far northwest corner (if you see signs for Chapel Rock, you picked the wrong trail!), and you will be gifted with a great hi...Read more -
Shingleton, Michigan
Chapel Basin to Beaver Creek Loop
5.020.52 mi / 2244 ft gainThis two day (easily extended if you want more time to explore) hike offers some of the best views in all 40 miles of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The days are split up into a 8.8 mile day and a 12.6 mile day and can be done in either direction but since I did the 8.8 mile day first I will ...Read more -
Shingleton, Michigan
Chapel Loop
5.010.27 mi / 1306 ft gainThe trail loop from Mosquito Beach to Chapel Rock takes hikers through woods, to the edge of cliffs, and to the bottom of beaches along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The trail head begins inland and contains a 10.4 mile loop to numerous locations and viewing areas. The cliffs tower to h...Read more -
Shingleton, Michigan
Chapel Falls & Mosquito Beach Loop Trail
9.67 mi / 1211 ft gainThe trip begins at the parking lot or trailhead 3 miles inland from Chapel Rock. The first three miles of the trail are pretty much flat and is a very easy hike. At the two-mile mark, you will see scenic overviews of Chapel Lake and Chapel Falls providing great photo opportunities. About 1/4 mile...Read more -
Shingleton, Michigan
Mosquito Beach Loop
4.54 mi / 413 ft gainStart at the Chapel Basin parking lot at the far northwest corner (if you see signs for Chapel Rock, you picked the wrong trail!), and you will be gifted with a great hike downhill at first. The trail will split and you will have to choose to go the falls route or the direct route. I would sugges...Read more -
Seney, Michigan
I Pool Loop
1.53 mi / 59 ft gainI Pool Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Seney, Michigan.Read more -
Shingleton, Michigan
Kayak the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
5.0The best place to start a kayak tour of the main section of cliffs along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is Miners Beach, located just outside of Munising. Miners Beach features a good size parking lot, along with a beautiful sandy beach that serves as a great launching point within sight o...Read more -
Munising, Michigan
Miners Castle to Au Sable Lighthouse
3.027.32 mi / 2323 ft gainThis trip works best with two cars where the first is dropped off at the Twelvemile Beach Parking Lot, and carpooled over to the Miner's Castle Parking Lot. Both lots can be easily found in the Pictured Rocks National Seashore Map, or on Google Maps. Start your day at Miner's Castle by checking ...Read more -
Munising, Michigan
Miners Falls
4.8A simple hike from the trailhead will take you through the woods and to the viewing deck of Miners Falls. There are well marked signs to the trailhead from the main road, which is extremely helpful with the lack of cell phone service in the area. The hike is 1.2 miles round trip and requires no ...Read more -
Munising, Michigan
Backpack Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
5.043 mi / 500 ft gainThe time of the year is one of the most important factors of this trip. DO NOT under any circumstances plan this trip for a time during mid June - mid August. The black flies at this time of the year are more than a nuisance. They are seemingly resistant to even 100% DEET, and can bite through cl...Read more -
Munising, Michigan
Munising Falls
4.50.37 mi / 72 ft gainMunising Falls is a 50' falls located inside the city limits of Munising. The trail to the waterfall is directly outside the visitor center and makes for a quick and easy hike after stopping by to pick up a permit or check in with a ranger. The paved trail is cool and shaded as it follows a cre...Read more -
Munising, Michigan
Tannery Falls
0.37 mi / 112 ft gainLocated right off of County Highway 58 across from Sand Point Road, Tannery Falls doesn't see the larger advertising that many other falls see in the area, but is a hidden gem within the town. At the start of the hike, you'll need to find a parking spot off of the highway, you might run into tick...Read more -
Paradise, Michigan
Upper and Lower Tahquamenon Falls
9.6 mi / 823 ft gainUpper and Lower Tahquamenon Falls is an out-and-back trail in Tahquamenon Falls State Park located near Newberry, Michigan. This trail starts at the opposite end of the park and is much longer than just going to Lower Tahquamenon Falls (a 1-mile roundtrip hike). Why the extra mileage? So you get ...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Grand Marais
Shingleton, Michigan
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit
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Munising, Michigan
Shelter Ridge Campsite On Grand Island
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Munising, Michigan
Road's End Campsite On Grand Island
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Munising, Michigan
Freighterview Campsite On Grand Island
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Munising, Michigan
Little Duck Campsite On Grand Island
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Munising, Michigan
Little Dune I Campsite On Grand Island
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