Mission Point Lighthouse – Old Mission Point Park loop from Old Mission State Park

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Michigan

Grand Traverse County

Mission Point Lighthouse – Old Mission Point Park loop from Old Mission State Park

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Mission Point Lighthouse – Old Mission Point Park loop from Old Mission State Park

01:42

6.58km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.54 km

Mission Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Looking out over Lake Michigan and built in 1866, the Mission Point Lighthouse is located at the tip of Mission Point, Traverse City. It is a beautifully restored lighthouse in a picturesque location.

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3.52 km

Old Mission Point Park

Highlight • Beach

Old Mission Point Park in Traverse City, offers stunning Lake Michigan views and a historic lighthouse. Visitors enjoy beaches, trails, and the charming, picturesque ambiance of the Old Mission Peninsula.

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6.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

235 m

Surfaces

6.09 km

336 m

Elevation