North Beach

The crescent beach at the outlet of North Light Creek is nestled between two high points with 200-foot sandstone cliffs. The bridge over the creek deemed unsafe for any kind of traffic. Bicyclists and hikers can choose to use it anyway, or cross the sandbar and creek below. Now that the north side has three fine campsites, many hikers can also enjoy this area,

The dramatic North Light, still in use, has one of the Great Lakes' highest light towers. It is not in any way open to the public. It is a private summer residence. It's on the northwestern point, clearly visible from the water but hard to see from the beach below.

Some very old and large hemlocks are in the island's northern part.
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GRAND ISLAND
POINTS OF INTEREST

Grand Island East Channel Light. Built in 1868, now a beautiful weathered presence for those taking Pictured Rocks tourboat, light only operated until 1913, replaced by Munising's range lights. ... more

Williams Landing. The Grand Island ferry lands at the island's original fur-trading hub, recalled by excellent displays. A hike or bike ride of less than two miles to the Murray Bay picnic area and beach passes a historic cottage and cemetery ... more

Trout Bay. An excellent place for kayaking and camping, with a beach, sandstone bluffs, and sea caves---all visible from an overlook platform ... more

North Beach. A memorable spot on the island where a crescent beach, the mouth of a creek, 200-foot cliffs, and the Great Lakes' highest lighthouse ... more

Mather Beach. Scenic rock shelves overlook a nice pebble beach at the outlet of nearby Echo Lake. Walk down perhaps a half mile to reach Waterfall Beach ... more

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