Lookout Mountain
Lookout Mountain is located near Lutsen in Minnesota’s Cook County within Cascade River State Park. This scenic lookout can be reached by a 4.3 mile (7 km) point and back trail. This trail takes you along the Cascade River, past upper, lower, middle and upper falls, and includes a steep climb up to the summit […]
Barton Bay Wildlife Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Barton Bay Wildlife Trail is located in Greenstone’s Geraldton in Ontario’s Superior Country. This is a 2.4 mile (4 km) loop trail that takes hikers through a rehabilitated area, the Kenogamisis Golf Course’s back 9 and along the shores of Barton Bay on Kenogamisis Lake. A viewing platform on the shoreline provides an […]
Riverview Hiking-Viewing Platform
Difficulty: Moderate Riverview Hiking-Viewing Platform is located in Greenstone’s Longlac in Ontario’s Superior Country. This is a 1.2 mile (2 km) trail at the north east end of Riverview Campground. Elevated boardwalks allow hikers to walk through the wet forest without disturbing the unique ecosystem. Interpretive signs detail the unique plant and wildlife species along […]
Log Slide Overlook
Log Slide Overlook is located 7 miles (11 km) from Grand Marais in Michigan’s Alger County. It overlooks the amazing Lake Superior sand dunes on the eastern side of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Log Slide is about 175 feet (53 m) above Lake Superior atop the Grand Sable Dunes. It is accessible by roadside and […]
Miners Castle
Miners Castle is located about 5 miles (8 km) from Munising Michigan on Alger County H-58 and then 6 miles (9.6 km) north on Miners Castle Road in Alger County overlooking the beautiful Pictured Rocks shoreline. From the parking lot there is a short paved pathway that leads past exhibits to overlooks of Lake Superior […]
Brockway Mountain Lookout
Brockway Mountain Lookout is located in Mohawk Michigan, a scenic roadway just west of Copper Harbor in Keweenaw County overlooking Isle Royale when the day is clear. You have to drive to get to the lookout then hike up Brockway Mountain. Being so far from any city lights, this is the ultimate site for star […]
Copper Peak
Copper Peak is located in Ironwood Michigan about 6.2 miles (10 km) from Presque Isle River in Gogebic County overlooking three other states and on a clear day, Canada! It is a very long way up, you can take the elevator or chairlift and if desired, walk an additional 8 stories to the very top. […]
Lookout Louise
Lookout Louise is located on Isle Royale National Park. It is about 6.2 miles (10 km) from Scoville Point overlooking Duncan Bay. You can get to the lookout by boat or canoe from the dock at Tobin Harbor. After about a mile by boat you will come to a dock and that’s where the trail […]
Summit Peak
Summit Peak is located in Ontonagon Michigan about 6.2 miles (10 km) from Lake of the Clouds in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon County and overlooks amazing panoramic views. You can get to the lookout by hiking a short hike and climbing to the top of the 50 foot (15.2 m) tall tower. […]
Lake of the Clouds Scenic Overlook
Lake of the Clouds Scenic Overlook is located within the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park about 6.2 miles (10 km) from Summit Peak in Michigan’s Ontonagon County. You can get to the lookout by taking a short hike and be granted with incredible views above Lake of the Clouds. There are no entry fees to […]
Grand Island Harbor Scenic Overlook
Grand Island Harbor Scenic Overlook is located in Munising Michigan a few kilometers away from Wandering Wheels Campground overlooking Grand Island Harbor. To get to the lookout you have to take a short hike and it is a manmade tower made of steel. There are no entry fees and there is parking available.
Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook
Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook is located in Big Bay in Michigan’s Marquette County. From the parking lot walk up a short accessible loop trail with railings and interpretive signs along the way. It takes you through the woods to the top of the overlook where you are granted with panoramic views of Lake Superior and […]
