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Outdoors Mackinac Island State Park

Arch Rock

An outdoor spot in Mackinac Island State Park, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Arch Rock in Mackinac Island State Park
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Why go

Limestone arch 146 ft above the water, reached by stairs or a bluff road.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Mackinac Island, alongside 3 activities, 2 sights and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Fort Holmes, 0.5 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Mackinac Island State Park
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Mackinac Island, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Fort Holmes

    Island's highest point with views over the Straits and the Mackinac Bridge.

    Outdoors · 0.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Fort Mackinac

    18th-century fort above the harbor with cannon firings and costumed interpreters.

    Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The Pink Pony

    Waterfront restaurant and bar at the Chippewa Hotel, famous for whitefish.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Original Murdick's Fudge

    Island fudge maker since 1887; watch it worked on marble slabs.

    Shopping · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Mackinac Island Carriage Tours

    Narrated horse-drawn carriage tour of the island's sights.

    Activity · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Horn's Gaslight Bar

    Saloon on Main Street since 1933 with live music and Southwestern food.

    Drinks · 0.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Arch Rock features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

More to do in Mackinac Island

Arch Rock is our only outdoors pick in Mackinac Island; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Mackinac Island guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Mackinac Island run from 25°F in January to 72°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Arch Rock itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Mackinac Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Mackinac Island weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Arch Rock, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
6131 Arch Rock Rd, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, USA
Coordinates
45.85779, -84.60665
Destination
Mackinac Island, Michigan

Arch Rock: quick answers

How much time do you need at Arch Rock?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Arch Rock. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Arch Rock?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Take the stairs up from the bike loop.

Is Arch Rock free?

Yes, we list Arch Rock as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Arch Rock?

Arch Rock is at 6131 Arch Rock Rd, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, USA, in Mackinac Island State Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Arch Rock?

Arch Rock appears on Great Lakes Hidden Gems and Michigan Lake Shore, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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