Munising: Waterfalls, Pictured Rocks and Trails

A 50-foot waterfall, sandstone cliffs, and a variety of cycling trails shape the experiences that make Munising special. At Munising Falls, water plunges over a sandstone cliff. A paved 800-foot trail leads to the foot of the waterfall, with viewing platforms along the way. Take in the waterfall and cliff from different vantage points.

Waterfall and Walking Trails

Munising Falls provides access to the North Country Trail National Scenic Trail. Munising is also home to the main visitor center for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, located near the waterfalls. These landmarks complement a visit to the waterfall with access to a nationally designated hiking trail and a point of contact for the National Lakeshore. Nature lovers and hikers will find specific destinations here that may play a part in planning a stay in Munising.

Boat Tours to the Sandstone Cliffs

Pictured Rocks Cruises departs from Munising City Dock, in the heart of the historic downtown. The company offers nonstop narrated boat tours to the sandstone cliffs within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. A trip on the water offers a different perspective on the cliffs than a visit on foot. The departure point is also a helpful landmark for planning your trip: boat tours begin at City Dock, while Munising Falls and the main visitor center are located near the waterfalls.

Mountain Biking at Munising Mountain Bike Park

The non-motorized trail system at Munising Mountain Bike Park is located at the western end of Munising and can be reached by bike from downtown. At the park trailhead, amenities include a jump line, a skills park, and a pump track. These features complement the trails with areas dedicated to jumping and practicing riding skills.

For a different kind of loop, the 1.5-mile, ADA-accessible Gateway Loop connects the trails to the parking lot. The accessibility designation applies to this loop. The Munising Bay Loop, or MBL, is also designated as an outer cross-country flow trail around the park. Knowing these names can help you take the different types of trails into account when choosing activities, rather than treating them as a single route. The optional downhill flow trail, Flow & Steady, takes riders back to the M-28 trailhead.

Munising as a Base for Your Stay

Whether you’re most interested in the waterfall and hiking trail, the sandstone cliffs from the water, or the trails, Munising offers several distinct starting points for your vacation days. When looking for a vacation rental, you can first consider which of these experiences you want to shape your stay. City Dock is in the heart of the historic downtown; the Mountain Bike Park is at the western end of the city.

For the broader travel overview: Alger County.