The Top 10 Natural Monuments in Alger County
Alger County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments in Alger County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Alger County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Chapel Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
Chapel Rock is a popular hiking destination, which can also be reach by boat on Lake Superior. The rock is ancient sandstone that has been eroded for thousands of years, …
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Eben Ice Caves
Highlight • Cave
Located at the end of the Eben Ice Caves Trail, these frozen falls and caves are an amazing place to visit during the winter months. The caves create beautiful ice …
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Grand Portal Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Grand Portal Point is a great place to view the Pictured Rocks shoreline, and take in the breathtaking blue water of Lake Superior. This area has very high sheer …
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Miners Castle
Highlight • Natural Monument
Castle Rock is located on the shore of Lake Superior. Here the cliffs have been weathered and the rocks have taken on a fascinating, almost manmade-looking structure that resembles a …
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Log Slide Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
About 7 miles west of Grand Marais, the Log Slide Overlook offers scenic views of Lake Superior, the Grand Sable Dunes, and Au Sable Lighthouse. A short walk past historic …
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Munising Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Munising Falls is a 50 foot tall waterfall that is surrounded by a beautiful sandstone canyon. The waterfall is easily accessible from a well marked trail and has viewing platforms at the end of the path.
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Elliot Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Elliot Falls is a small waterfall located on the eastern edge of Miners Beach. The waterfall is easily accessible from the parking area, with a trail leading directly down to …
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Memorial Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Memorial Falls are actually 2 separate waterfalls that fall into large cave openings below. The falls can be viewed from both above and below, each giving you great views. The bigger of the falls is approximately 40 feet tall.
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Tannery Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Sometimes also known as Olson Falls, this 40 feet tall waterfall is located in an amazing canyon that is made of carved sandstone. You can find a cave located just behind the waterfall.
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Natural Arch on Memorial Falls Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
The trail leads alongside cliffs and you can also find a small natural arch just before Memorial Falls.
Be aware of falling rocks when passing along the cliffs.
Be aware of falling rocks when passing along the cliffs.
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