When is the best time to go?

Mid-May through the end of September is the best time for kayaking on the Upper Peninsula. The UP can be kayaked in spring, but colder weather means colder water and further precautions must be made.

What's a typical itinerary?

Tour days start with meeting at the location of the selected guiding service and going through a brief lesson on safety and paddling techniques.

What about group sizes?

Group sizes are usually between 1 – 24 people, paired in two-person (tandem) kayaks.

What about bad weather?

Inclement weather can always get in the way of kayaking, but your guiding service will always make the right call whether to paddle or not.

Getting to Pictured Rocks takes a little effort, but you’ll find the journey to the Upper Peninsula scenic and lush with its surroundings. The Lakeshore is between the towns of Grand Marais and Munising. The closest airport is Marquette (MQT) which is a 44-mile drive from Munising.

Pictured Rocks | Michigan

Kayaking in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Name: Guided Kayaking in Pictured Rocks | Best Local Guides
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Tucked away on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the southern shore of Lake Superior is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The lakeshore gets its name from its 15 miles of colorful sandstone. Some of the cliffs comprising the shoreline are up to 60ft tall. In addition to vibrant colors of the cliffs, the area showcases a variety of geological features such as shallow caves, stony archways, human-like stone formations, and even rock-worn, castle-like turrets. There’s no better way to take in the seashore and see the cliffs’ beauty than by kayaking on Lake Superior’s crystal-clear water! So, grab your paddle, hire a guide, and discover a hidden gem on Michigan’s UP.

Duration

1 day

Season

Mid-May through the end of September

Group size

Up to 10 people

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Mid-May through the end of September is the best time for kayaking on the Upper Peninsula. The UP can be kayaked in spring, but colder weather means colder water and further precautions must be made.
Tour days start with meeting at the location of the selected guiding service and going through a brief lesson on safety and paddling techniques.
Group sizes are usually between 1 – 24 people, paired in two-person (tandem) kayaks.
Inclement weather can always get in the way of kayaking, but your guiding service will always make the right call whether to paddle or not.
Getting to Pictured Rocks takes a little effort, but you’ll find the journey to the Upper Peninsula scenic and lush with its surroundings. The Lakeshore is between the towns of Grand Marais and Munising. The closest airport is Marquette (MQT) which is a 44-mile drive from Munising.

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