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    4.9 (53 reviews)

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    Hiking to find a hidden beach!
    Mj J.

    I'm on an adventure exploring the beauty of my state! Presque Isle is a magical place. I loved finding hiking paths but the greatest thrill is making your way to places that are hidden. There are so many beaches along the coastline. I found a place all to myself. The waters of Lake Superior can be very cold but the temps have been high 80s so taking a swim in the lake was so refreshing! Little Presque is my favorite spot.

    Elizabeth B.

    We visited this park multiple times on our trip to Marquette. We went in early June and it was not busy and there are so many areas to explore. We stayed mostly around the Blackrocks. You can drive through the park or walk/bike through. Very easy to access. Beautiful views and would recommend to anyone! It was very clean and everyone around was friendly.

    Suzy J.

    We were in the area, and decided to check out this little park. The park reminds me of belle isle park, only its smaller and has more woodland in it. We decided to just slowly drive through the scenic route. We saw a lot of people walking or on bikes. There were a lot of spots were you could pull over on the side to view the water. We stopped in a bigger section to look at the water. It was so beautiful. The scenic route was breathtaking. We would definitely love to come back another time and walk instead.

    Carey C.

    What a great park with awesome views of lake Superior. The park is on a peninsula that juts out onto lake Superior. To get to the black rocks which you can see in my pictures, you have to drive all the way to the tip of the peninsula there are trails back there but they are very precarious. It is not handicap friendly whatsoever. If you're a rock Hunter though that Rock Beach is excellent and can keep you busy for hours and hours. Another great Park that the Upper peninsula has to offer, cost nothing to get in so there's no reason you shouldn't stop by if you're in the area.

    Lake Superior Info
    John F.

    In the park there is a road that is about a mile long (estimate) that makes a circle up and down isthmus that juts out into Lake Superior. This drive, bike ride or hike is amazing! (Deer and other wildlife are abundant, and can be seen from your car or from the many benches available that lookout over the cliffs into the lake below. On a warm summer night (best) or any clear night, the sunset is a must see!

    Presque Isle Park: Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse
    Amanda L.

    Coming from the metro Detroit area, I super appreciate Presque Isle Park. I LOVE AN ISLE! Belle Isle is still superior (ironic heh) to Presque Isle, but Presque Isle offers so much totally unique to their park. While significantly smaller than Belle Isle, it is way more wooded, and has some unexpected elevation to the hike around the perimeter if you're interested in attempting it. Even if not, it's a very quick drive on a one-way road essentially throughout the entire park, with plenty of areas where you can pull out and park to appreciate the scenic views and special things available for you to do within the park. Presque Isle Park Loop: The hike along the perimeter of this park is about two and a quarter miles with over 100 feet in elevation. I REALLY enjoyed this hike and would strongly encourage everyone to do it. The hike takes right around an hour, so if you have the time, I truly believe this is the best way to experience the park. There definitely some points where you get really close to the cliff though, so tread carefully! I started the hike at the south end of the park, right where the gazebo / views out to the breakwater lighthouse and went to the right and counterclockwise around the isle. Sadly, walking out to the breakwater lighthouse in the harbor was not an option like I thought it would be according to the map. It is closed off to pedestrians, despite there being very calm waters, making me think that they probably just have it closed year round now. Only birds get to hang out on the breakwater lighthouse trail now. Notable points throughout Presque Isle Park: The trail leads you out at so many points to the rocks lining the edge of the park, giving you such beautiful views of the shoreline and Lake Superior. It is truly gorgeous. In addition to all these vantage points, my favorite spot that is a must-visit and honestly you should plan to spend a lot of time here is the Black Rocks all amongst Presque Isle Point! This place is wonderful. You'll hike to it or you can drive up to it and there's a whole parking lot. If this parking lot is full, drive a little further to Sunset Point and walk back along the shore. They're super close to one another. Black Rocks is SO FUN! Honestly, if you're feeling adventurous, bring a bathing suit! There is a small beach / cove that you can swim in and/or walk along the Black Rocks all the way to the edge near the beach and you can CLIFF DIVE! The water is more than deep enough, and we saw so many people of all ages doing it, it was awesome. We even saw a scuba diver swimming around below the surface as well at one point near the cliff divers, but further out from the beach area! There is so much to do here and honestly, just playing over the rocks, people watching, and if you time it out right and have some especially good weather, this is probably the best place to watch the sunset -- even better than Sunset Point! If you go all the way to the tip of the Black Rocks, at Presque Isle Point, it juts out further than Sunset Point, allowing you an uninterrupted view of the sun setting to the west. Unfortunately for my group, both days we went to Presque Isle Park at sunset were too cloudy to see much of any sunset, but when we were at Black Rocks, we did see the fog roll in, which was an equally super cool experience! :)

    Presque Isle Park--across from Black Rocks
    Amanda B.

    Loved it!! We headed here to do the Black Rocks cliff jump from 15 feet up and into Lake Superior! Morning on a sunny day gives a stunning view of Lake Superior!! Easy hike from the car (about 1/4 mile); follow the path along the rocks/shore side, in lieu of the road--better views! There is a shore spot near the Black Rocks jump off if you want to wade into the cold water, or have a gorgeous spot for a picnic.

    Snowy beach
    Margaret L.

    We took a winter visit to the UP with the hopes of snowshoeing and Presque isle was the perfect place! We were a little worried since it was pretty heavily snowing when we set out but we were by no means the only people in the park. My only complaint was sometimes it was hard to tell what was a trail with the new snow, but we followed other people's footprints and managed to make it around the peninsula ok. The views were beautiful! I loved the lake views and little coves and all the ice on the rocks and trees on the lakes was awesome! There were plenty of different trails with more woodsy walks or lakeside walks and nothing was too difficult but we managed to get in some solid distance. I would love to return in the summer!

    Blackrock where ya jump in the lake from the cliffs!
    Nicole R.

    This was so fun to revisit. Hadn't been since I was a kid. Jumping off the cliffs was just as exciting as I remembered. A Marquette MUST!

    Jake Z.

    Great place to hike or ride a bicycle. There are beautiful views for photos. Watch out for the black flies.

    Chelsey G.

    You have to check it out when in Marquette! Peaceful and tranquil. You can park in multiple stopping points within the park and walk to the lookout points.

    Trail views
    Katie Z.

    Visited the park in June 2020. What a beautiful gem right in Marquette! Do go up and walk the hiking trails. There are breathtaking lake views high up in the cliffs and some lovely forest trails as well. I saw a lot of adorable chipmunks too.

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    I have been witness to decades of the evolution of this historic park. Not so much that changes the magic of this historic park.

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    What a gorgeous area! Cliff jumping, beautiful views - a great place to adventure!

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    Loved walking through during fall colors. Minimal elevation climb so great for all levels and ages

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    Take the loop! Go for a sunset!! Watch the ore dock boats getting filled! Have a picnic!!

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    Great place to visit for the day. You can dive off cliffs and swim in a lagoon or hike the paths or just enjoy the views of Lake Superior.

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    Loved it. The black flies out on the black rocks were a pain to deal with but an excellent place to visit and enjoy for the day

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    Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Sign post between Negaunee and Marquette

    Iron Ore Heritage Trail

    4.0(4 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    After moving here from the bike-friendliest spot in America (often tied for first with Portland,…read moreyes I know), I was yearning for a great trail to just ride; no cars, consistent surface and lots of scenery. The Iron Ore Heritage Trail (IOHT) does not disappoint. With equal parts of nature and history, it's a great destination for walkers, riders, joggers, kids and families. While not completely paved, the crushed aggregate is easily navigated on my city bike. I went out yesterday after a night of rain and the path was in great shape (surprise!). Folks in the area are very proud of this trail and rightfully so. It's beautiful and fun, a treasure for all ages to enjoy.

    The Iron Ore Heritage Trail is a 47 Mile long multi-use trail that runs along Lake Superior and…read moredeep into the forests throughout Marquette County in Upper Michigan. The trails (which are basically the old railways that were used to move ore to the kilns along the lake) are now used for recreation such as hiking and biking. Along Lake Superior it passes through many parks and beaches with amazing views. There are also places to eat, shop or have a drink along the trail (at least in Marquette). I have only been on the trails in Marquette, which is a small portion of the 47 miles, but according to the information available online or at most touristy spots, there are plenty on other sights, foods and history to take in along the rest of the trail. All free!

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    Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Our beautiful new accessible wetlands boardwalk. Yes, I walked my bike (else I wouldn't have been able to look around)!

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    Our beautiful new accessible wetlands boardwalk. Yes, I walked my bike (else I wouldn't have been able to look around)!

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