Little Presque Isle Point to Wetmore Landing Hike – Marquette, MI – August 11, 2012
Our first morning camping in Marquette was sunny and breezy. We left the Tourist Park and drove north about 3 miles up to the Little Presque Isle tract. We planned to hike the 1.8 mile North Country Trail section along Lake Superior from Little Presque Isle Point to Wetmore Landing. On the way we dropped off my bike in the Wetmore Landing parking area so I could retrieve the truck at the end of the point to point hike.
The picture above is looking out from the point to Little Presque Isle. It was interesting to watch the waves wrapping around the island and colliding with each other.
For about the first 1/4 mile we dropped down from the trail and walked the sandy boulder filled beach.
When the rocks started we climbed back up to the trail.
Looking back to Little Presque Isle as we started to climb higher on red rock cliffs.
Looking down at the interesting lines on the bottom beneath the crystal clear Lake Superior water.
Mom had the great idea of telling Reid that the blue trail blazes were “Blue’s Clues.” Between this and pop pops (lollipops for those that do not speak baby) he stayed happy for the rest of the hike.
At about 1 mile into the hike stairs take you up above the highest cliffs along the lake.
A nice family offered to take our picture from the lookout…to bad we had the sun right at our backs.
The trail took us through some interesting boulder fields after dropping back down along the shore.
Looking back along the shore to Little Presque Isle.
Nearing the sandy beach at Wetmore Landing.
For More on this hike and others in the area see: Hiking Michigan – 2nd Edition (America’s Best Day Hiking Series)
Directions to Little Presque Isle trailhead >> | Directions to Wetmore Landing >>
If you are going to be outside hiking with children under 3 years old a good backpack carrier is a must. We started with a cheap off brand carrier, but quickly realized we needed to upgrade to the Kelty. The adjustable hip belt on the Kelty was the only one we found that was long enough for taller people. The integrated sun shade and side screen also helps keep the bugs off your little hiker.
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