North Beach
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| USDA Forest Service |
| North Beach, Grand Island |
The crescent beach at the outlet of North Light Creek is nestled between two high points with 200-foot sandstone cliffs. The bridge over the creek is deemed unsafe for any kind of traffic. Bicyclists and hikers can choose to use it anyway, or they can cross the sandbar and creek below. Now that the north side has three fine campsites, many hikers can also enjoy this area,
The dramatic North Light, still in use, has one of the Great Lakes' highest light towers. As a private summer residence, the lighthouse or its grounds are not open to the public. It's on the northwestern point, clearly visible from the water but hard to see from the beach below.
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POINTS OF INTEREST
Riptide Ride adventure cruise. Open jet boat takes you all around Grand Island ... more
Williams Landing. The Grand Island ferry lands at the island's original fur-trading hub, recalled by excellent displays. A hike or bike ride of less than two miles to the Murray Bay picnic area and beach passes a historic cottage and cemetery ... more
Trout Bay. An excellent place for kayaking and camping, with a beach, sandstone bluffs, and sea caves—all visible from an overlook platform ... more
North Beach. A memorable spot on the island where a crescent beach, the mouth of a creek, 200-foot cliffs, and the Great Lakes' highest lighthouse ... more
Mather Beach. Scenic rock shelves overlook a nice pebble beach at the outlet of nearby Echo Lake. Walk down perhaps a half mile to reach Waterfall Beach ... more
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