Scenic drive

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Munising, Michigan

Multicoloured sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and long beaches on Lake Superior.

Cost
Free
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
6 hours

A 40-mile lakeshore of striped cliffs, dune-backed beaches and short walks to waterfalls. Drive in from Munising or Grand Marais and stop at the overlooks. Boat cruises from Munising are the best way to see the cliffs face on.

Good to know

  • Book Munising cruises ahead in summer
  • Bring bug spray from June to August
  • Paved county road H-58 is gravel in sections west of Beaver Basin
Best time
Late June to September; autumn colour in late September
Open
Roads open May to October; snow closes some in winter
Getting there
Paved to Munising Falls and Miners Castle; H-58 is part gravel
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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