Log Slide Overlook — Attraction in Burt Township

The log slide is a nice stop with some interesting history. You can still see the packed sand from where they pushed the logs over the side to the water. If you read the signage you'll see when the say logs they mean massive logs. The parking lot has a drinking fountain and foot wash station and vault toilets theres additional parking for trailers. The path is paved till you get to the 50 yards from the edge then the path becomes deep sand. WARNING!!! read the sign at the top it appears to be a nice hill but when you get about 1/2 way down you run into sand cliffs there's a lot of climbing up this cliffs on the way back up it's not easy even for the well conditioned if you go down take plenty of drinking water and plan for about 20 minutes down and 2 hours back up... Phone service is not the greatest right here but with Verizon you can get thru to 911 about 1/2 back up🙄... Stay safe and...

Log Slide Overlook in a word...Wow. Had previously foolishly put this stop on the back burner as well just how great does a log slide sound? However it's one of my favorite views of Lake Superior that ive recently seen. I could just imagine how amazing a sunrise would be to take in at this location. I've been to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes and while yes the views there of Lake Michigan are great. I think however I'd have to say between log slide overlook, and Grand Sable Dunes I truly believe Pictured Rocks is more picturesque overall. I know Lower Peninsula Michiganders love to love Lake Michigan but only one Great Lake can be Superior. And it...

Echoes of a recent past live in this vista along the Lake Superior shoreline. This outlook is near the east entrance of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. There are exhibits highlighting the logging industry presence in the area not so long ago. The trail is not strenuous, but keep in mind there is sand, and the sand dunes are massive. You will be treated to a beautiful view of lake Superior and nearby Au Sable Light Station and Hurricane River beach. The path down the dunes is easy, but the return journey will test you. There is a small parking lot, this is a part of the North Country shore trail so expect other hikers and campers...