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Picnic Rocks Beach – South Beach loop from Chocolay River

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Marquette County

Picnic Rocks Beach – South Beach loop from Chocolay River

Easy

3.4

(13)

35

riders

Picnic Rocks Beach – South Beach loop from Chocolay River

01:38

28.1km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 14.6 km for 7 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

12.0 km

Marquette Welcome Center Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

A quality welcome center that provides information on the wide range of activities and attractions available in Marquette and the wider Michigan area. Of particular interest to the cyclist will …

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2

12.4 km

Marquette Lower Harbor Ore Dock

Highlight • Monument

This is simply a magnificent structure. It is the historic Ore Dock that is in Marquette’s Lower Harbor. It is a relic of Marquette’s iron ore mining and maritime industry …

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3

14.2 km

Picnic Rocks Beach

Highlight • Beach

A sandy Lake Superior beach with breathtaking views of the harbor and "picnic rocks." Enjoy amenities like a shaded picnic area, playground, restrooms, and the City Multi-Use Path. Swimming is restricted due to hazardous long shore rip currents.

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4

17.5 km

South Beach

Highlight • Beach

This easily accessible beach along the Marquette Bay provides great views and a calm spot to stop if you are looking for a short break.

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B

28.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

6.61 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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