McGulpin Rock — Attraction in Saint Ignace

I'm not sure that I saw the rock itself ... there were rocks all around, none of them very impressive. To get to the beach you have to go down a short dirt road to a small parking area. Most passenger cars shouldn't have a problem. The small beach is beautiful and there were only a few people there when I visited. Early August and the water was like a bath ... a 22,000 sq mile bath. The water is shallow for quite some ways, good for kids and poor swimmers. The beach and lake-bottom are mostly small rocks thus painful to the feet. This is not a white sandy beach for the most part, but I had an enjoyable swim and relaxed on the sun-warmed rocks afterwards. I estimate you might want to stay for 30 minutes to a couple of hours depending on what you're...

Take the road less traveled, you won't regret it in Mackinaw City. McGulpin Rock is an excellent bridge view area away from the city lights. Extremely easy to get to, quiet, peaceful, and right next to lighthouse. It's a must see. Also quite perfect for a sunset stroll on a much less populated up north beach. Not only is it a very very short distance west of town and I-75, but it's also near the dark sky preserve which is another excellent evening stop you could add to your "outskirts" tour of the Mackinaw City area. Highly recommended to couples, families, photographers, and anyone who just enjoys the little things. Easily accessible with a short smooth walking path from the parking lot down to the beach, and of...

So with the snow and everything, we did not actually get to see the rock, but the blue ice we were looking for closer to the bridge and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse was found here which was super exciting. I hope to go back in the summer to actually see the rock someday. The beach here has a nice path uphill through the woods to the lighthouse. Its not too steep and still accessible in the winter. I loved the signs and with the history of the area and the cutouts. A great trip for the family. You are also able to get a different view of Mackinac Bridge from...