Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse · Ludington, Michigan
Big Sable Point Lighthouse is a tall tower in black and white bands on the Lake Michigan shore at Ludington State Park, near Ludington. The tower dates from 1867 and stands about 112 feet tall. It is reached on foot only, along a trail from the park, a walk of under two miles each way over sand, so the visit takes real effort and some planning. In season, volunteer keepers run tower climbs for a small fee, usually from about May to October - confirm dates. The climb is over a hundred steps, and the view covers the dunes, the lake and the sunset. Expect sand, wind and biting insects in the warm months of summer. Parking is inside Ludington State Park, which needs a Michigan Recreation Passport - confirm. Ludington State Park is a separate place. Allow two to three hours for the whole trip, and carry water. It suits walkers and lighthouse fans, and does not suit anyone needing a short, easy stop.
Ludington State Park, Ludington, Michigan, 49431, United States
The trail to the lighthouse is open year-round for walkers, though snow, ice and high water can make it hard in winter and spring. The tower climb is seasonal, commonly from about May to October, with volunteer keepers staffing it during set daytime hours. Exact dates and hours change by year, so confirm with the lighthouse keepers or Ludington State Park before you plan the walk. Weather, wind and staffing can shorten or cancel climbs on a given day. Arrive with enough daylight to walk both ways, which can take an hour each way for a slow walker, and do not count on cell coverage out on the dunes.
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