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Chapel Beach Falls

Alger County, Michigan

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Alger County, Michigan
Access status
Published trail route to a beach falls; published distances differ
The walk
About 3 to 3.7 miles one way; published figures differ
Ground & access
Trail on an old roadbed with small hills, then forest trail to the lakeshore. Can be muddy.
Waterfalls of the Keweenaw: Chapel Beach Falls

From the parking lot at the end of Chapel Road, take the trail toward Chapel Lake and Chapel Falls. Continue past Chapel Falls to Lake Superior near Chapel Rock. Follow the shoreline trail a short distance to the left to Chapel Beach, where Chapel Creek slides over sandstone into the lake. Return the same way or continue on the park loop.

Plan your visit

Chapel trailhead past Chapel Falls to Chapel Beach and the falls at Chapel Creek

Trail write-ups give about 3 miles to Chapel Beach. Adding the NPS figure of 1.2 miles to Chapel Falls and the Waterfalls of the Keweenaw figure of about 2.5 more miles gives about 3.7 miles. Check the park map.

Trail on an old roadbed with small hills, then forest trail to the lakeshore. Can be muddy.

Where to start

Trailhead lot at the end of Chapel Road, about 5 miles north of H-58. NPS says the road is primitive with potholes and washouts, and the limited lot fills quickly in summer.

Timing & water

Pets are prohibited on all trails in the Chapel area. Chapel Road conditions vary; check park alerts.

Before you go

Pictured Rocks entrance fees apply to all visitors aged 16 and older.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Alger County, Michigan.

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