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Marquette County

South Beach – Picnic Rocks Beach loop from Northern Michigan University

Road cycling routes

Marquette County

South Beach – Picnic Rocks Beach loop from Northern Michigan University

Easy

4.7

(4102)

10,597

riders

South Beach – Picnic Rocks Beach loop from Northern Michigan University

00:41

14.5km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.03 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

5.88 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

7.26 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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3

8.78 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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4

10.6 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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B

14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.07 km

5.84 km

467 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

2.38 km

356 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 11 November

9°C

2°C

71 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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