The Great Waters
michigan map

The Lake Superior Trail
... Rugged shores and Falling water ...

The Lake Superior Trail will lead you on a quest inland through deep forests to the mighty Tahquamenon Falls or along the shore to secluded, historic lighthouses and the glorious cliff- side display at pictured rocks. There are a great variety of attractions to be found along the shores of Lake Superior. To begin planning your journey, you can simply use the links provided below to investigate potential attractions and lodging options.

From the engineering marvel of the locks at Sault Ste. Marie to the camping and hiking opportunities found on Grand Island, there is something for everyone along the Lake Superior Trail. Driving the Lake Superior Trail holds enormous potential for experiencing unique attractions in spectacular natural environments like the Pictured Rock National Lakeshore.

Hiking the Trails and Shores of Lake Superior

There are a range of different hiking attractions to be found on the Lake Superior Trail, something for everyone so to speak. The abundance of different hiking trails will also accommodate a range of experience levels. Whether you prefer a short day hikes perhaps along the sandy beaches of Grand Marais or a multi-day trip into the forests of the Pictured Rocks, the Great Waters web site will help you to locate the resources you need.

Get started right away and experience all the attractions and opportunities waiting for you along the Lake Superior Trail. Simply follow any of the links provided below to learn more.


What's on the Lake Superior Trail?

1 -- Grand Island National Recreation Area
Site 02 & 03 2 and 3 -- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Miner's Castle and Munising Falls
Site 04 4 -- Au Sable Light Station
Site 05 & 06 5 and 6 -- Sable Falls & Grand Sable Dunes Pictured Rocks
Site 07 7 -- Mouth of the Two-Hearted River
Site 07 Mouth of the Two-Hearted River Rustic Campground
Site 08 8 -- Crisp Point Lighthouse
Site 09 & 10 9 and 10 -- Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Upper and Lower
Site 1 Grand Island National Recreation Area Grand Island
Site 11 11 -- Whitefish Point - Bird Observatory and Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Site 12 12 -- Tahquamenon Falls State Park -- Rivermouth Unit
Site 13 13 -- Point Iroquois Lighthouse
Site 14 Soo Locks A man-made wonder meets the wonder of nature at the St. Mary's River, allowing cargo ships and pleasure boats alike passage between the higher Lake Superior and lower Lake Huron.
Sites 09 and 10 Tahquamenon Falls State Park Paradise


Lake Superior Attractions: Great Waters Articles

Notable Day Hikes - Mar 09, 2008

Michigan's Fall Colors Featured on NBC's Today Show - Oct 01, 2007

Changing Beauty - Sep 24, 2007

Service Outing on Grand Island: September 13! - Aug 20, 2007

The Seven Wonders of the Upper Peninsula - May 16, 2006
Michigan's sparsely populated scenic upper third boasts natural and man-made marvels

Great Waters: A nature lover's dream date - May 10, 2006



Lake Superior Attractions: Great Waters Events

May 24 2008     Lumberjack Breakfast

Jun 07 2008     Hike Between da Falls

Jul 26 2008 - Jul 27 2008     LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST

Aug 23 2008 - Aug 24 2008     Lumberjack Breakfast

Sep 27 2008     MICHIGAN FIDDLERS JAMBOREE and old fashioned square dance

Nov 10 2008     33rd Annual Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Service



Lake Superior Attractions: Great Waters Travel Suggestions

Bird Conservation - A Touch of Tropics in the Northwoods Outfitters
Superior Sites and Inland Wonders Historical
Greatest Show Starring Mother Nature
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Package Historical
Lake Superior Trail Information
 Campgrounds
 Culture
 Dining
 Education
 Entertainment
 Facilities
 Forests
 History
 Lakes
 Landforms
 Lodging
 Museums
 Outfitters
 Parks
 Retail
 Scenery
 Services
 Trails
 Waypoints

Download a trail map (PDF)
sponsored by General Motors


©  2008 Eastern Upper Peninsula Nature Tourism Allliance. | site map
Web site by BrightBridge Studios