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What a great Urban Park! Presque Isle Park is a large public park that is a peninsula overlooking Lake Superior. The park is easily accessible by car, bike or foot. My dad and I walked around the whole thing and according to my fitbit I had 3.5 miles but we did a lot of side walking too. We parked in the front near the lighthouse alongside of an ore dock. The iron ore docks were cool to see as they are unique to this part of the country. From there we walked out to the lighthouse and checked it out before starting off on the trail. The cliffs over looking Lake Superior and black rocks along the route were really cool to take in. Be careful though as these cliff rocks are known to go crashing in to Lake Superior. I'd say it's almost 3 miles to walk all the way around. There were tons of picnic tables and pavilions but not sure for getting the pavilions work in terms of renting them or if it's 1st come 1st serve. I also saw 2 kayak/canoe vans with trailers but didn't anyone kayaking or canoeing so not sure if that's an option near by.
Great place to view sunrise. Views were great. Wear good shoes on the rock because it could be a little slippery. Parking - Available
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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! :)
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.
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!
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!
Great place to hike or ride a bicycle. There are beautiful views for photos. Watch out for the black flies.
Visited Presque Isle Park with my hiking group. It's beautiful, especially at sunset. Beware of the horse flies!!! I don't know if they're seasonal, but they are troubling on this day! It's easy to park and maneuver the land. If you're in the U.P. Check it out. read more
10 months ago
Gorgeous views, breathtaking shoreline, perfect place for a picnic. So many spots to pull off and see a different type of view. From the cliff-like edges to the dark lava-like rock structures near Blackrocks, it's all a must-see. You could spend a whole day here in the summer no problem. Go hunting for beach glass along the rocky beaches, grab a bench and watch the waves, build a sandcastle on the beach, take a drive around the loop, there's endless ways to enjoy the park and all it has to offer. No hammocking, no dogs (from what I saw on the signage), and be prepared for wind while on the shorelines. Still a 10/10 and the best "park" I've been to. read more
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What a great Urban Park! Presque Isle Park is a large public park that is a peninsula overlooking Lake Superior. The park is easily accessible by car, bike or foot. My dad and I walked around the whole thing and according to my fitbit I had 3.5 miles but we did a lot of side walking too. We parked in the front near the lighthouse alongside of an ore dock. The iron ore docks were cool to see as they are unique to this part of the country. From there we walked out to the lighthouse and checked it out before starting off on the trail. The cliffs over looking Lake Superior and black rocks along the route were really cool to take in. Be careful though as these cliff rocks are known to go crashing in to Lake Superior. I'd say it's almost 3 miles to walk all the way around. There were tons of picnic tables and pavilions but not sure for getting the pavilions work in terms of renting them or if it's 1st come 1st serve. I also saw 2 kayak/canoe vans with trailers but didn't anyone kayaking or canoeing so not sure if that's an option near by. read more
2 years ago
Great place to view sunrise. Views were great. Wear good shoes on the rock because it could be a little slippery. Parking - Available read more
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. read more
2 years ago
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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! read more
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! :) read more
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. read more
7 years ago
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! read more
5 years ago
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! read more
4 years ago
Great place to hike or ride a bicycle. There are beautiful views for photos. Watch out for the black flies. read more
5 years ago
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. read more
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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. read more
9 years ago
What's cool about Presque Isle is that you can be active and hike and explore...or you can be lazy and drive around the park, stopping to take a picture here and there. No matter what you decide, you'll enjoy your time at Presque Isle Park. read more
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6 years ago
Wow, enough said! If you're in the area, definitely visit the black rocks! This hidden gem was great and hardly any people were there when we were (Thursday afternoon). I can't imagine how gorgeous it would be to come here at sunset. Add that to my bucket list! read more
6 years ago
You absolutely have to see this place if you're visiting. Very cool, you have so much to explore and see and every bit of it is breath taking. All hail mother superior. read more
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Along the shore of Lake Superior in the city of Marquette, Presque Isle runs several miles long, with both sandy and rocky beaches. There's a playground and a field house with concessions just as you enter Presque Isle. Often you will find public art on display in this area. The winding drive around Presque Isle takes you through some forest and beach. A dream come true for rock collectors, the beaches offer a vast array of green, reddish, blue and other colored pebbles and the highly sought after agates, beaten by the waves against the shore and roughly polished through the years. Some parts of the beach have reddish stone with white mineral veins, while others have black slate. With most of the UP having been mining areas for iron and copper, the colored stones containing traces of iron and copper serve as a reminder of the UP's history. There's some beautiful scenery to behold with old trees jutting out from cliffs overlooking the lake and occasional deer wandering by. Surfers in wetsuits swim out to ride the choppy waves of the cold lake. Some of the cliffs along the shore are downright treacherous. We visit Presque Isle in our travels every year and bring back a box of colorful stones to add to our garden's collection, a souvenir from one of our favorite places in Michigan. read more
11 years ago
A must do if visiting the area. Glad we rode our bikes around the park (no entry fee). Took us about an hour to ride at a leisurely pace with stops along the way to see wildlife and scenery. Was able to walk around the rocks a bit and stick my feet in Lake Superior. So clear and cold! This is a must do if visiting the area. Visited July 2015 read more
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Great place to visit in Marquette MI. The fall is one of the best seasons to visit this place. Make sure you bring warm clothes read more
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