The first landing on the stairs provides a view of Sable Falls, although the best view is from the bottom. From the Sable Falls parking lot, this trail starts with 168 steps down to the base of the falls and and continues past the falls along Sable Creek to a rock/sand beach on Lake Superior. Sable Falls Trail - Length: 0.4 miles roundtrip. It then winds through a jack pine forest gradually uphill into an open dune environment. The trail starts at the Sable Falls parking area near the top of the falls, continues past an old field, and crosses a bridge over Sable Creek. This is the main access point into the Grand Sable Dunes. Grand Sable Dunes Trail - Length: 0.6 miles roundtrip. You'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of Lake Superior, the Grand Sable Dunes, and Au Sable Lighthouse in the distance. The popular overlook platform was destroyed in a winter storm several years ago but the path to the platform location is still there. This short trail leads through mature hardwoods to the western edge of the Grand Sable Dunes where logs once slid down to the lake in a wooden chute. Log Slide Overlook Trail - Length: 0.25 miles roundtrip. The overlook platform just off the parking lot is wheelchair-accessible. There is a stairway leading down to the sand. A short walk leads to Sullivan's Creek flowing into Lake Superior. Superior Overlook Beach - Length: Varies depending on how far you walk the beach. Leashed pets are allowed on paved (not dirt) trails, at viewing platforms, and in the picnic area. The walk to the lower platform includes stairs and steep inclines. The two upper viewing areas are wheelchair-accessible and are a short distance from the parking lot. Miners Castle can be viewed from 3 different viewing platforms. This is the most popular spot in the park. Miners Castle Overlook - Length varies: 200 to 1300 feet one way. Leashed pets allowed on trail and platforms. Wheelchairs may be able to go on the slightly sloping trail to the main viewing platform, depending on ability. Going into or behind the falls is dangerous and is prohibited. (This is also a lovely trail in winter.) Two sets of stairs lead to elevated platforms that offer different views of the water as it drops over a sandstone cliff. Walk this paved trail up the cool, shaded sandstone canyon along Munising Creek to the main viewing platform to see the 50-foot waterfall. Munising Falls - Length: 800 feet one way. The best times for wildlife activity are early or late in the day. Old beach ridges, a cattail marsh, small ponds, and white cedar and black spruce swamp communities dominate the scene. Located across from Sand Point Beach, this boardwalk trail takes you through one of the park's most beautiful wetlands. Walks Of One Mile Or Less Sand Point Marsh Trail - Length: 0.5 mile loop. Bicycles are prohibited on all park trails. Where allowed, pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Whether you have only a few minutes, hours, or days to see a portion of the lakeshore, one of these hikes may be for you.Ĭheck at a visitor center for current trail conditions. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offers 100 miles of hiking trails leading to waterfalls, beaches, forest wilderness, cultural sites, and breathtaking cliff-top views of Lake Superior. It's nearly a mile from one end to the other, offering short or long strolls. Miners Beach is a very scenic place to walk.
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