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This is one of the most incredible views in Michigan - the Log Slide Overlook in Grand Marais.
Highway 58
Grand Marais, MI
Monday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Log Slide Overlook is about a 15 minute drive from Grand Marais town.
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To reach, follow the clearly labeled signs from the parking lot.
Highway 58
Grand Marais, MI
Monday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Log Slide overlook is about a 15 minute drive from the town of Grand Marais.
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There’s a short 5 minute walk from the parking area to the overlook. Along the way, there are signs with historical information.
Highway 58
Grand Marais, MI
Monday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The path takes you through a forest and has several informative signs about the area’s history and nature found here.
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From the late 1800s to the 1940s, this area was logged for lumber. There’s even an example of a katydid (10-14 feet log wheels) on display.
Highway 58
Grand Marais, MI
Monday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Once you see this spot, you are almost to the overlook!
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Log Slide Overlook gets its name from the former wooden chute that moved logs from these dunes to boats on Lake Superior below.
Highway 58
Grand Marais, MI
Monday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
It’s about 500 feet down to the lake below. To the left, you can see the Au Sable Lighthouse and to the right, the Grand Sable Dunes.
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After the logging boom, the area was transferred to the state and later became a part of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Highway 58
Grand Marais, MI
Monday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The trail to the overlook also connects to the North Country Trail!
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At 500 feet above Lake Superior, this is one of the best spots to catch a glimpse from the top of the dune.
Highway 58
Grand Marais, MI
Monday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Log Slide Overlook is best suited for those in good physical condition. Due to the steep incline, rescue efforts are difficult. Proceed with caution.