Leaving from Hurricane River Campground, walk on the old access road back in time to an isolated Lake Superior lighthouse. Exposed shipwreck remains dot the shoreline, and the quiet light station gives you a feeling of yesteryear where families lived and worked from 1874 to 1958. Guided tours of the lighthouse is available for a […]
Au Sable Light Station – 3.0 miles round trip Read More »
Self-guided interpretive trail begins at the east end of Twelvemile Beach Campground and ends on the campground road, one-quarter mile east of the trailhead. The trail explores the natural history of the uplands adjacent to the lake – an environment very different from that near the campground. Pets allowed.
White Birch Trail – 2.0 miles Read More »
Several hikes can be made in the Beaver Lake area leaving from the trailhead parking lot at the end of Little Beaver Road. This is a beautiful area with potential for wildlife sightings near the water. No pets. • Lake Superior – 3.2 miles round trip. Very pretty hike through a variety of wet and
Beaver Basin Wilderness – 3.2 miles to 5.5 miles round trip Read More »
A number of different trails and hikes are available here. Consult a map before you hike in this area. No pets allowed on any of the trails in this area. • Chapel Falls – 2.4 miles round trip. Leaving from the Chapel parking lot, this easy hike runs along an old roadbed through upland maple
Chapel Basin / Mosquito Falls Area – 2 to 10 miles round trip Read More »
This easy trail takes you through the forest to view where the Miners River cascades 50 feet over a sandstone outcrop. Take another 64 steps down to a lower platform. Pets allowed.
Miners Falls Trail – 1.2 mile round trip Read More »
From the Sable Falls parking lot, this trail starts with 170 steps down to the base of the falls and continues past the falls along Sable Creek to a rock beach on Lake Superior. The first landing on the stairs provides a view of Sable Falls, although the best view is from the bottom. Pets
Sable Falls Trail – 0.6-mile round trip Read More »
Starts at the west end of the Sable Falls parking area. The trail passes an old apple orchard and crosses a bridge over Sable Creek. It then winds uphill through jack pines into an open dune environment. No pets allowed.
Grand Sable Dunes Trail – 1.0-mile round trip Read More »
The trail leads through mature hardwoods to an old log landing at the former site of the Log Slide. Interpretive exhibits relate the logging and dune building history of the area. Beautiful views of Lake Superior, the Grand Sable Dunes, and Au Sable Lighthouse in the distance. No pets allowed.
Log Slide Overlook Trail – 0.4-mile round trip Read More »
Access via stairs at Twelvemile Beach Campground day-use parking area. Pets allowed on a leash.
Offers a beautiful view of Lake Superior and easy access to a beach. The overlook is wheelchair accessible. Pets are welcome but must be on a 6-foot leash.
Lake Superior Overlook – 50 feet round trip Read More »
