Location: Munising
Top Things to do in Munising
10 Nature & Parks in Munising That You Shouldn't Miss
Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,355 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Alger County. The city is adjacent to the northwest corner of Munising Township, but is administratively autonomous.
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1. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
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5.0 based on 2,081 reviews
Park located on the shoreline of Lake Superior encompassing cliffs, dunes, waterfalls and lakes.
Reviewed By 211charissek - Troy, United States
To actually see the pictured rocks you must either rent kayaks to get close up and personal, or take the boat tour.The double tiered boat gives you sensational views of the magnificent turquoise, orange, brown, copper, pink colors within the stones sculpted and worn by the seas of Lake Superior. The backdrop of the turquoise water is reminiscent of the pacific ocean and is a sight to behold.
2. Miners Castle Rock
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5.0 based on 838 reviews
Reviewed By cristipayton - Lowell, United States
The walk to the lookout is easy, just a few hundred steps from the parking lot and the views of Lake Superior and shoreline are STUNNING!
3. Chapel Rock and Beach
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5.0 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By LM4U2 - St. George, United States
20 miles east from Munising, with the last 5 miles on dirt road. A couple small parts of the road are rough, but we went slow in a compact car and had no problems. We did the long loop to Chapel Falls, Chapel Rock, Chapel Beach, the Lakeshore Trail with stunning overviews of the Pictured Rocks, then the Mosquito Falls trail. My GPS read 11.8 miles, but much of the route is flat. It took us 6.5 hours including a long lunch break and a leisurely pace. There are ways to shorten the loop, but you would miss something very special if you did so. If you have the legs for it, and you are doing the scenic cruise, get the most out of Pictured Rocks National Loop by completing this loop! Trails are marked but in some spots it is tricky to find the trail.
4. Hiawatha National Forest
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 480christyc - Franklin, United States
What a beauty and saving grace! The Superior coast can be a bit overcrowded in August so head inland a bit and find a small rustic campground in Hiawatha. There's no shortage of beautiful lakes to watch the sunrise from. Make friends with your camp hosts and thank them for a clean pit toilet and tidy campground. Then support your National Parks!!
5. Munising Mountain Bike Park
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Shortly after passing through Downtown Munising, heading west, it's hard to miss Munising’s flagship trail network, Munising Mountain Bike Park. The trailhead offers ample parking, bike repair station and pit toilet facility (That’s considered a luxury in the U.P.). Saddle up and prepare for a gradual climb up the Gateway Loop to access a variety of modern jump and flow trails or skills park.
Reviewed By ksrichter3000 - Grand Rapids, United States
Something for every rider - beginning starts with hard pack, wide switch backs on the green trail, then a more traditional cut through the purple section, and for experienced riders, a newer section off to the South - not for the timid on the side of some very steep hills. Didn't try the skills area but looked like fun if that's your thing.
6. The Curtains - Ice Climbing Wall
7. Grand Island
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4.5 based on 176 reviews
Great biking trail on the 20-mile perimeter of the Upper Peninsula.
Reviewed By sandralW9497MN - Midland, United States
Took the first ferry over in the morning, with lots of water and picnic lunch. Hiked around part of Island and through inside paths, enjoying the unspoiled scenery. Trails were well marked, mostly dry and not too difficult for senior adults used to walking daily. Took the almost 4-hour afternoon tour offered by the same company as ferry service - it was GREAT! Harry knew the island's history, wildlife and people. We saw and learned a lot on the bus tour with frequent stops and enough time allowed for all the photographers. Oh, Harry told some wonderful stories that had you amazed at the strength of the island's inhabitants and at other times heartily laughing. I imagine the night stay cabins get booked well in advance, but would look into them if ever in the area again.
8. Miners Falls
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4.5 based on 588 reviews
Reviewed By 39chrise - Fort Wayne, United States
It is about a half mile walk back to the falls. The trail is mostly flat and is gravel. The forest you walk through is not super dense but is pretty and has some interesting trees, lots of birds chirping. This is a popular trail so get to the parking lot early to secure a spot. When you arrive at the falls their is an upper and lower platform for viewing, the lower offers an amazing view.
9. Munising Falls
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4.5 based on 737 reviews
Reviewed By sledrider
Beautiful waterfall and pretty easy to get to for those that aren't in the best of shape or those that are toting little ones along.
10. Wagner Falls
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4.5 based on 487 reviews
Reviewed By Steve5863 - Avon, United States
Wagner Falls is one of the more impressive falls in the Munising area and is located on a 22 acre site maintained by the Michigan DNR having a small parking area on the southside of M-94 just 0.3 miles (0.5k) west of its junction with M-28. From the parking area, the falls are reached by taking a mostly flat, well-maintained trail 0.5 miles (0.8k), through a pretty pine and hemlock forest, to a viewing platform where one will see the falls as it cascades beautifully down a dolomite outcropping with the single highest drop being approximately 20 feet (6.1m). Being one of the nicer falls in the area, this site is quite popular and is even visited by tour groups; if you see a tour bus in the parking lot, we would recommend coming back at a different time as the capacity of the trail and viewing platform is limited.
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