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Particularly Special Place
Description
The famous Chapel Rock. This spire of sandstone is viewable along the Chapel Basin Trail as it approaches the lakeshore.
The Chapel area was named by early European explorers and is found on early maps as La Chappelle. Chapel Rock is a remnant of Cambrian age sandstone. The archway between the rock and the mainland collapsed in the 1940s. It and the remaining arch were carved by Lake Nipissing high waters some 3800 years ago.
This area is a popular spot for backcountry campers. Information on camping here can be found through this link.
Half-Day Hike: Chapel Rock is viewable along the Chapel Lake Trail and from the small beach near the Chapel campgrounds.
Gem Type: Geologic Feature
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10.6
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17.1
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Chapel Loop
Intermediate
Munising, MI
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Intermediate
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Munising, MI |
All Clear
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37 days ago
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43
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43.3
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69.7
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Intermediate
Newberry, MI
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Intermediate
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Newberry, MI |
Unknown
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1
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21.3
mi
34.3
km
Grand Island Loop
Intermediate
Munising, MI
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Intermediate
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Munising, MI |
Unknown
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5
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0.3
mi
0.4
km
Miners Castle Overlook
Intermediate
Munising, MI
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Intermediate
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Munising, MI |
Minor Issues
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Mostly Dry - Amazing views of the Lake Superior cliffs along the way, definitely recommended!
22 days ago
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5
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2.4
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3.8
km
Mosquito Falls Trail
Intermediate
Munising, MI
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Intermediate
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Munising, MI |
All Clear
Update
37 days ago
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6
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1.5
mi
2.4
km
Mosquito River Trail
Intermediate
Munising, MI
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Intermediate
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Munising, MI |
All Clear
Update
37 days ago
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2
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3.2
mi
5.1
km
Chapel Lake Trail
Intermediate
Munising, MI
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Intermediate
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Munising, MI |
Unknown
Update
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1
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0.4
mi
0.6
km
Cliff Base Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Munising, MI
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Easy/Intermediate
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Munising, MI |
Unknown
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1
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0.6
mi
1.0
km
Miners Falls
Easy/Intermediate
Munising, MI
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Easy/Intermediate
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Munising, MI |
All Clear
Update
10 days ago
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1
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3.3
mi
5.2
km
Chapel Rock Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Munising, MI
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Easy/Intermediate
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Munising, MI |
All Clear
Update
37 days ago
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4
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