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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Nature Trails
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NPS photo by Jim Northup | Miners Falls Trail |
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Miners Falls Trail
Located about five miles north of Alger County Road H-58 on Road. The hike is 1.2 miles round-trip.
This self-guiding interpretive trail begins at the Miners Falls parking lot and ends at Miners Falls with views of the Miners Basin along the way. There are 77 steps leading down to the viewing platform at the falls where Miners River cascades some 50 feet over a sandstone outcrop.
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NPS photo by Ed Lasich | Sand Point Marsh Trail |
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Sand Point Marsh Trail
Located about 4 miles NE of Munising, near Park Headquarters and the end of Sand Point Road. This half-mile fully accessible trail begins across from the Sand Point beach.
A short distance up the , the Marsh Trail boardwalk leads you to this interesting wetland area. Interpretive exhibits relate the rich natural and cultural heritage of the area. Old beach ridges, an active beaver colony, white cedar and black spruce swamp communities dominate the scene. The best times for this walk are early and late in the day.
A large-print trail guide is available at the trailhead. It can be downloaded as two separate pdf files.
Trail guide (pdf)
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NPS photo | White Birch Trail |
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White Birch Trail
Located at the Twelvemile Beach Campground, approximately 18 miles west of Grand Marais on Alger County Road H-58.
This two-mile long self-guiding interpretive trail begins at the east end of the campground. The trail explores the natural history of the uplands adjacent to the lake, an environment very different from that near the campground and Lake Superior.
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NPS photo by Brenda Mannisto | White Pine Trail |
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White Pine Trail
Located at Little Beaver Lake Campground, approximately 20 miles east of Munising on Alger County Road H-58, and three miles north on Little Beaver Road.
This easy 0.7 mile loop includes a stand of 250-300 year old white pines. Take 30 minutes to an hour to enjoy this walk on a warm summer day when the cool, moist, microclimates of the north woods can be appreciated to their fullest.
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Watchable Wildlife areas in the U.P. Michigan DNR website more... | | Seney National Wildlife Refuge Great place to view wildlife more... | | Hiawatha National Forest in the eastern and central U.P. more... | | Please check the regulations concerning where pets are allowed. more... | |
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Did You Know?
Located within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the Au Sable Light Station is on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1874, the station beacon still shines over Lake Superior's frigid waters. The lamp is now solar powered.
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Last Updated: May 08, 2008 at 11:32 EST |