Trails
Lighthouse Island has two trails. One leads to from the dock to the lighthouse and the other leads from the lighthouse to the rest of the light saving station.
Trails
Lighthouse Trail
Open Season: Year-round – however it is inaccessible during the winter
Length: 0.25-miles
Surface: Dirt, rock, sidewalk and stairs
Difficulty: Strenuous
Location: Trailhead is at the dock and it goes to the lighthouse
Information: The Lighthouse Trail takes visitors from the dock at Huron National Wildlife Refuge to the lighthouse, keeper’s quarters, oil house and historic privy. The trail starts on the west side of the island at lake level and quickly climbs the 160-feet up to the lighthouse passing views of Lake Superior and the interior of the island.
North Point Trail
Open Season: Year-round – however it is inaccessible during the winter
Length: 0.4-miles
Surface: Dirt, rock, sidewalk and stairs
Difficulty: Strenuous
Location: Starts at the lighthouse and goes to the northwest tip of the island
Information: This trail runs from the lighthouse to the northwest tip of the island where the fog signal building, barracks and other structures from the light station era are located. It can be a challenging trail. The trail descends nearly 150-feet and uses old staircases built by the light station staff more than 100 years ago.