Chapel Loop

The trail loop from Mosquito Beach to Chapel Rock takes hikers through woods, to the edge of cliffs, and to the bottom of beaches along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The trail head begins inland and contains a 10.4 mile loop to numerous locations and viewing areas.

The cliffs tower to heights hundreds of feet high over Lake Superior. Hikers are able to test their fears by standing or sitting on the edge with no railings or barriers. Sea caves can be found near Mosquito Beach and there are cliff jumping areas from heights of 40-50ft.

Before leaving town for the day, grab water. There are no water spouts along the trail or at the trail head parking. Backwoods camping is permitted if a permit is obtained from the visitor’s center. The area is populated with coyotes, wolves and bears. All back camping sites have food hanging poles and metal canister storing containers for all other scented supplies.

Most visitors to the Pictured Rocks take a boat tour. This leaves the trail mostly unpopulated and uncrowded. There are many times when no one is around beside your group and the beauty that surrounds you.