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Skull Cave, isn't what most people expect. You are not supposed to get near it, it's blocked off for the most part. The story says that it used to be much larger, large enough for a horse to fit inside, but that people collapsed most of it over the years, as the limestone was brittle, so now it's much less of a cave and more of a hole in a rock. Many people will tell you it's not worth the hike, but you walk right past it to see so many other things, why not stop and check it out. It was a nice little stopping point for us to take a short hike break with the dogs, and watch a few horse and carriages go by!
Jessica “SnowDogs” HatchJessica “SnowDogs” Hatch
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More like Dull Cave. We were told it used to be much larger - large enough for horse and carriage to travel through. Some college kids decades ago managed to collapse most of it. Again, that's what we were told. Accuracy not guaranteed. We were also told that it was never shaped like a skull. It's only that a white man hid there by a Native American happened upon heaps of skulls and bones in the cave, that it became be known as Skull Cave. Not worth the trek up the hill to see it. However, makes for an eery and then humorous point of interest on a carriage tour.
Cadence Jean MortonCadence Jean Morton
30
This located near Arch Rock on beautiful Mackinaw Island. If you take a carriage tour of the island, this is one of the stops on your tour. It is an eerie story about a dark time in the island's history. If you decide to bike or walk the island, stop and check it out. Read the placard and get a little history. Continue on to Arch Rock for as spectacular view of Lake Huron and Mother Nature's art work. Mackinaw is another Pure Michigan must see.
Chuck HoehnChuck Hoehn
60
When you read the name skull cave and then hike 2 miles. You expect something splendid. Instead you get a hole in a rock. Not even that special of a hole. Dont let the picture trick you. It's only about 2 feet deep....disappointing.
Tony MoumourisTony Moumouris
110
An interesting piece of Mackinac Island history. A bit of a walk is necessary to get to Skull Cave, or you can hitch a ride on a Mackinac Island Carriage Tour! Come see the island yourself and find out why it's called Skull Cave!
Sean QSean Q
00
I am not a small lady, like others have said the bike ride to the center of the island is tough. Was it worth the bike ride to see it, no. Was the ride pretty? Yes. Biking the center of the island is not for the faint of heart.
Amber YanovichAmber Yanovich
30
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Rifle Range Rd, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
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attractions: Mackinac Island State Park, Grand Hotel, Fort Mackinac, Arch Rock, Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, Harbour View Inn - Mackinac Island, MI, Forge a Memory, Doud's Market, Lilac Tree Suites, Fort Holmes, restaurants: Pink Pony, Mustang Lounge, Horn's Gaslight Bar & Restaurant, Seabiscuit, Mighty Mac Hamburgers, Island Slice Pizzeria, The Chuckwagon, Millie's on Main, Yankee Rebel Tavern, Lucky Bean Coffee House
