Marina Point Observation Deck
2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min
Marina Point Observation Deck is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Lake Erie Metropark near Cherry Island, MI. The route reaches Marina Point Observation Deck at the turnaround, 1.1 miles in. It is mostly level, with 0 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 45/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Marina Point Observation Deck
2.3 mi · ▲ 0 ft · 46 min
Elevation 572–583 ft
Out & Back · Lake Erie Metropark
Trailhead: 42.07008, -83.19370
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:19 AM · sunset 7:35 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading SE.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading SW.
- 150 ftSharp left, heading W.
- 350 ftTurn left, heading S.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading S.
- 50 ftBear right, heading S.
- 0.7 miTurn left, heading SE.
- 150 ftReach Marina Point Observation Deck, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 100 ftTurn right, heading S.
- 0.7 miBear left, heading NW.
- 50 ftBear right, heading NW.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading N.
- 350 ftSharp right, heading N.
- 100 ftTurn left, heading N.
- 250 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~27 min). Leave by 6:48 PM for the 7:35 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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