Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore – Little Beaver Lake to Miner’s Castle - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore – Little Beaver Lake to Miner’s Castle
Country:	United States
State:	Michigan
Nearby Town:	Munising
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Directions:	From Munising, Michigan, head east on Adams Trail for approximately 19 miles and turn left onto Little Beaver Lake Road. After approximately 3 miles, the Little Beaver Lake Campground and trailhead will be located at the end of the road.
Total Hike Distance:	13.50 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy
Permit Required:	Yes
Hike Type:	One-Way, Shuttle Hike
Hike Starts:	Little Beaver Lake Campground
Hike Ends:	Miner’s Castle
Trails Used:	North Country Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Lakes
Management:	National Park Service
Contact Information:	Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore N8391 Sand Point Road P.O. Box 40 Munising, MI 49862-0040 Park Headquarters Phone: (906) 387-2607 Park Headquarters Fax: (906) 387-4025 https://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary:	Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore encompasses a plethora of geological features along the Lake Superior shoreline, including sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, streams, waterfalls, inland lakes, and both pine and hardwood forests. The lakeshore itself includes approximately 15 miles of picturesque sandstone cliffs along its 42-mile length. These multicolored cliffs extend 50 to 200 feet above the water, and the name pictured rocks comes from the streaks of mineral stain that create the color along the face of the cliffs. The streaks are created by groundwater that seeps out of cracks and trickles down the face of the cliffs. The water contains iron, manganese, copper, and other minerals that leave behind colorful stains. Within the park, there are nearly 100 miles of trails and a total of 14 backcountry campsites, each located along the North Country National Scenic Trail. The trail passes through the 42-mile long park and runs adjacent to Lake Superior. This particular hike starts at the Little Beaver Lake Campground and travels north for approximately 1.5 miles to the North Country Trail. From there, the hike follows the North Country Trail along the shore of Lake Superior for approximately 12 miles with overnight stops at the Chapel Beach and Potato Patch backcountry campsites, and ultimately ending at Miner’s Castle.