Hebard Wayside Park

Jun 10

Written By Eric Hergenreder

Likely, you aren’t considering going to Hebard Wayside Park because of the amenities. Sure, the pit toilets are nice when you need to make a stop, but this park’s crown jewel is access to the Lake Superior shoreline.

Here, you can wander out onto the rugged cliffs that stretch out into Lake Superior, sit on the rock that’s been here for billions of years, and enjoy the sound of the water lapping (or crashing, depending on the weather) onto the shoreline.

There’s a small, rocky area here, but it’s challenging to access. I didn’t find any unique rocks here, but there’s no reason that you might not be able to.

The rest of the park is on the other side of M-26, which sometimes gets quite busy, so keep an eye on traffic before you run across. There are benches and picnic tables on both sides, with a few grills scattered around, too.

Hebard Wayside Park is an excellent place to get close to Lake Superior and maybe dip your toes in the water if the waves aren’t crashing that day. Plus, you can go to the bathroom and rest on one of the benches after exploring the rugged wilderness that the Keweenaw Peninsula has to offer.

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