HistoryHidden gem

Au Sable Light Station

Grand Marais, Michigan

An 1874 lighthouse reached by a 1.5-mile walk along the shore.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

The trail follows the Lake Superior coast past shipwreck remains to the white tower and keeper buildings. Rangers run tours in summer. The walk starts at the Hurricane River campground.

Good to know

  • Wear bug spray
  • Check the NPS site for summer tour times
Open
June to September
Getting there
Gravel road to Hurricane River, then walk
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

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