The Steps At Marblehead Drummond Island

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The steps at marblehead drummond island.

Marble head drummond island. Some parts of the trail were challenging but it was a blast. Marblehead is located at the easternmost point of the upper peninsula on drummond island. Jeep owners congregate at the steps for some four wheelin up the rocky steps see photos below some make it up others don t.

My guidebook had the hike starting some 4 miles from the overlook but stated that with a tough four wheel drive vehicle one could all but drive to the top. Great view from top. Most people don t realise how big drummond island is. The island has 76 miles of off road vehicle trails and the marblehead steps play a huge part.

Marble head is unique up north michigan destination on drummond island. Shortly after climbing the steps you will reach the marblehead viewpoint cliff edge. Marblehead is on the furthest eastern point of the island. Just fyi very limited cell service out there.

A 3 7 difficulty on a scale of 1 10. There are actually 2 trails to marble head. Here you will come to an intersection with a sign for marblehead where you turn left east and hike until you reach a large series of stone steps that are a popular challenge for orv s. Drummond island resort is the proud home of the turtle ridge orv park.

Ascending marble head steps at the end of south marble head loop south marble head loop trail is rated as moderate to demanding according to the jeep badge of honor app. Favorite drummond island trails the steps at marble head roll over the rock shelves leading to marble head. This is first place in the upper peninsula of michigan to see sunrise at dawn. Access to food lodging and services is readily available on drummond island and you ll find clear signage to help you find your way back to the orv trails afterward.

At 249 square miles it is more than 40 times as large as mackinac island which is just under four square. The course is carved out of the islands natural limestone and provides thrills and excitement for all those who experience it. Pretty amazing trail out to marblehead on the utv.