Shale Beach

4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Normally shale rock is sharp and jagged, but millions of years of natural waves against these shores have created nearly 2 miles of pebbled beach. The white round stones make a distinctive sound as the giant natural rock tumbler of waves rolls down the shoreline. This is a great place to stop for l...Read More
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Highlights of Shale Beach

Forest Category IconForest
Mud Category IconMud
Scenic Category IconScenic
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
675 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Shale Beach
Nearest Town
Drummond Island
Nearest Services
Drummond Island
Management Agency
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
District
Drummond Island Management Area

Overview

Normally shale rock is sharp and jagged, but millions of years of natural waves against these shores have created nearly 2 miles of pebbled beach. The white round stones make a distinctive sound as the giant natural rock tumbler of waves rolls down the shoreline. This is a great place to stop for lunch or even camp as the views of Lake Huron and Canada are in the distance. The trail that is Shale Beach isn’t very long but shares traits from its neighbors. While it is mostly dirt throughout, it does have a spot with a deep mud pit and some rocks to be aware of. The trail to this isolated beach may not be that easy, but it is worth it.

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14 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
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