Top Adventures in Munising
Hike to Tannery Falls
Located 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 parkin...
0.5 miles
Backpack Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
The 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 re...
43 miles
500 ft gain
Explore Munising Falls
Munising 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 pa...
Explore Wagner Falls
Wagner Falls is an easy-to-reach waterfall right off of 94. There are parking areas on both sides of the highway so even when the trail is busy you will likely find a spot. Its close proximity to the highway and short trail make Wagner Falls the i...
Backpack at Grand Island
Located in Munising, MI, Grand Island National Recreation Area is a part of the Hiawatha National Forest. While this section of the Upper Peninsula is known for Pictured Rocks National Park, many people fail to see or check out Grand Island. Seclu...
21.2 miles
1000 ft gain
Hike to Miners Falls
A 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.T...
Hike Superior's Pictured Rocks Shore to Au Sable Lighthouse
This 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 M...
26 miles
Kayak the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
The 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 tha...
Hike to Mosquito Beach
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 hike downhill at first. The trail will split and you will have to choose to go t...
4 miles
200 ft gain
Hike Chapel Loop
The 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 l...
10.4 miles
230 ft gain
Backpack from Chapel Basin to Beaver Creek
This 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 direct...
21.4 miles
Hike to Mosquito Falls in Pictured Rocks
When 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 wron...
2.4 miles
200 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Bay Furnace Campground
Overview Bay Furnace Campground is located on the south shores of Lake Superior, near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Favorite to many, the campground is centered to various waterfalls, as well ... -
Munising, Michigan
Bermuda Campsite On Grand Island
Overview Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one half mile from the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. Munising is about 43 miles from Marquette and 55 miles from Manistique.Recr... -
Munising, Michigan
Duck Lake Campsite On Grand Island
Overview Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one half mile from the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. Munising is about 43 miles from Marquette and 55 miles from Manistique.Recr... -
Munising, Michigan
Loon Call Campsite On Grand Island
Overview Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one half mile from the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. Munising is about 43 miles from Marquette and 55 miles from Manistique.Recr... -
Munising, Michigan
Murray Bay Group Campsite On Grand Island
Overview Murray Bay Group Campground is located on the southern shores of Grand Island, at the southeastern tip of Lake Superior. The island's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it ...
