Chapel Rock – Chapel Beach loop from Little Chapel Lake

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Alger County

Chapel Rock – Chapel Beach loop from Little Chapel Lake

Moderate

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Chapel Rock – Chapel Beach loop from Little Chapel Lake

02:48

10.5km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Federal Unit)

Waypoints

Start point

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1.41 km

Chapel Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Chapel Rock is a popular hiking destination, which can also be reach by boat on Lake Superior. The rock is ancient sandstone that has been eroded for thousands of years, leaving the resulting rock formation. There was once an arch connecting it to the land, but it fell in the 1940s. Great views of Chapel Rock can be seen from nearby Chapel Beach.

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1.67 km

Chapel Beach

Highlight • Beach

This popular sandy beach is a great summer destination, and offers amazing views of Chapel Rock. There is a small waterfall on the eastern edge of the beach where the Chapel River empties into Lake Superior. It should be noted that pets are not allowed on the beach, or in any of the Chapel areas.

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8.08 km

Chapel Lake

Highlight • Lake

8.87 km

Chapel Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This 60-feet tall waterfall is one of the most remote waterfalls in the region. There are 2 viewing platforms near the falls, which also provide great views into Chapel Basin.

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10.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

Surfaces

10.3 km

183 m

Elevation