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Picnic Rocks Beach – South Beach loop from Carp River

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Picnic Rocks Beach – South Beach loop from Carp River

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5.0

(6194)

17,037

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Picnic Rocks Beach – South Beach loop from Carp River

00:57

15.9km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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Escanaba River State Forest - Gwinn Unit (South)

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4.02 km

Marquette Welcome Center Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

A quality welcome center that provides information on the wide range of activities and attractions available in Marquette and the wider Michigan area. Of particular interest to the cyclist will be the 47 mile Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Along with parking there are restrooms, picnic tables, a kiosk with a trail map, access to Lake Superior and tourist information.

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4.41 km

Marquette Lower Harbor Ore Dock

Highlight • Monument

This is simply a magnificent structure. It is the historic Ore Dock that is in Marquette’s Lower Harbor. It is a relic of Marquette’s iron ore mining and maritime industry used for loading ore onto lake freighters. It is no longer in use today but was once a prominent pillar to the local Marquette economy. The Upper Harbor Ore Dock at Presque Isle is still in use for those interested in seeing such a giant structure in its working environment.

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7.50 km

Picnic Rocks Beach

Highlight • Beach

A sandy Lake Superior beach with breathtaking views of the harbor and "picnic rocks." Enjoy amenities like a shaded picnic area, playground, restrooms, and the City Multi-Use Path. Swimming is restricted due to hazardous long shore rip currents.

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