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73-acre bluff along Lake Michigan with dramatic views, hiking, picnic spots & fishing.
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Reviews — 8
Wow, so happy to have discovered this little hidden gem in Grafton!
Would never have guessed to see such beauty in this tucked away place by the lake!
There’s quite a bit of erosion going on so the view from the top looks even more rustic and calm. Lots of trails to follow through and we didn’t have a map but somehow made around the whole park without much effort. We walked from the parking lot down the lake view all the way to the stairs and the beach, and came back through a much straighter road lined with trees to get back. The trails are very easy to walk. The whole trip was about 2 miles. Truly peaceful and beautiful. There are nice chairs located throughout the trails for resting and enjoying the view.
Would never have guessed to see such beauty in this tucked away place by the lake!
There’s quite a bit of erosion going on so the view from the top looks even more rustic and calm. Lots of trails to follow through and we didn’t have a map but somehow made around the whole park without much effort. We walked from the parking lot down the lake view all the way to the stairs and the beach, and came back through a much straighter road lined with trees to get back. The trails are very easy to walk. The whole trip was about 2 miles. Truly peaceful and beautiful. There are nice chairs located throughout the trails for resting and enjoying the view.
Beautiful park with great trails! Bathroom facilities are nice. Plenty of picnic tables & trash recepticles. We enjoyed plenty of fall colors & the beach. It was nice to see all the in memorandum benches. All of the apple trees were so neat to see.
I’m very happy to have experienced this beautiful place for the first time with family. Easy hike topside (boardwalks, crushed gravel, mulched sections) all well marked and portions accessible. Great views and if you’re able take the steps to the beach. Water color is beautiful here.
Quick 5 min. walk from the parking lot. Trail is clean and wide, flip floor friendly. If you want to do more aggressive hiking, there are plenty of trails. Over all, not a difficult trail system.
Great park! Super accesible for strollers and little kids. Short hikes and well marked trails.
Steps to the beach are well maintained, the beach is perfect and clean, dogs are allowed.
At the parking lot you can find restrooms, water fountain and picnic tables.
Steps to the beach are well maintained, the beach is perfect and clean, dogs are allowed.
At the parking lot you can find restrooms, water fountain and picnic tables.
Absolutely love hiking here. Has the best views of Lake Michigan. Terrain is easy to navigate and has a path that's handicap and stroller friendly. Park and trails are dog friendly as well. Path leads to the lake. There are stairs leading to the lake. Has benches to sit down on. No restrooms avaliable once you're on the path but has running water restrooms and a smaller picnic area. Plenty of free parking. Park is free to enter. Have you phone or camera ready for breath taking photos. Absolutely recommend going here. Great for single hikers as well as couples and families with children and dogs.
After an extremely long car ride, we really needed to stretch our legs. I looked for a place nearby that had great views and walk paths and this fit the bill. The views of the lake are spectacular and the walk paths are not tough to do. There are parts that have steep stairs and are quite the climb to get down to the lake, but you could easily skip them if you have bad knees. Some paths are marked as handicap friendly, but my boyfriend (whose mom is in a wheelchair) noted that it would have been difficult for her to navigate due to ruts and bumps in the unpaved path (it's a small gravel, not a concrete or asphalt surface). They have clean bathrooms on site near the parking lot and a covered area with tables which would be great for a picnic). The scenery is gorgeous with the wildflowers and sound of birds chirping. We even saw a deer on the path, less than 10 ft in front of us! Highly recommend.
