Iron Ore Heritage Trail – Presque Isle Park loop from Ishpeming

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Iron Ore Heritage Trail – Presque Isle Park loop from Ishpeming

Moderate

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Iron Ore Heritage Trail – Presque Isle Park loop from Ishpeming

03:19

65.5km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.2 km

Iron Ore Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Iron Ore Heritage Trail is a 47-mile, year round, multi-use, interpretive trail that crosses the Marquette Iron Range. It travels through some of the key historical industrial sites located …

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28.1 km

Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad

Highlight • Monument

By 1960, all passenger services ended on this railroad. Diesel replaced steam by 1962. Marquette tourist railroad preserved LS&I's steam locomotives until 2002.

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28.7 km

Presque Isle Park

Highlight • Natural

Presque Isle Park is the crowned jewel for exploring nature in Marquette. The park features walking trails and paved roads for walking, driving, and biking. The isle stretches out into …

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30.7 km

Sunset Point View of Lake Superior

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sunset Point is a great viewpoint on the side of Peter White Drive. This is a great spot to pause during your ride and take in the view of Lake Superior.

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36.0 km

A sandy Lake Superior beach with breathtaking views of the harbor and "picnic rocks." Enjoy amenities like a shaded picnic area, playground, restrooms, and the City Multi-Use Path. Swimming is restricted due to hazardous long shore rip currents.

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38.0 km

Marquette Welcome Center Trailhead

Highlight • Rest Area

A quality welcome center that provides information on the wide range of activities and attractions available in Marquette and the wider Michigan area. Of particular interest to the cyclist will …

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39.4 km

South Beach

Highlight • Beach

This easily accessible beach along the Marquette Bay provides great views and a calm spot to stop if you are looking for a short break.

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40.9 km

Marquette Lower Harbor Ore Dock

Highlight • Monument

This is simply a magnificent structure. It is the historic Ore Dock that is in Marquette’s Lower Harbor. It is a relic of Marquette’s iron ore mining and maritime industry …

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65.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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