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Apostle Islands Sea Caves from Meyers Beach via Lakeshore Trail in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

The Lakeshore Trail offers a scenic hike through lush northern forests that open onto dramatic sandstone cliffs along Lake Superior. Hikers will encounter iconic views of sea caves—natural formations created by centuries of wave action—that include arches and cliffside openings where waves echo through the caves. This moderately challenging trail leads through tranquil forests of pine and birch and offers periodic lookouts over rugged shoreline cliffs, making it a memorable experience for nature enthusiasts. #Hiking #Caves #Lake #Cliff #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 5.3 mi
  • Elevation gain: 623 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 692 ft
  • Elevation loss: 656 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 587 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 18 m
  • Moving speed: 2.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.1 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 41 m
  • Global speed: 2.0 mph

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About this trail

Name: Apostle Islands Sea Caves from Meyers Beach via Lakeshore Trail in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Meyers Beach Road Parking, Lakeshore Trail, Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States (46.88319 -91.04748)

End: Mainland Ice Caves Trail, Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States (46.88360 -91.04897)

Coordinates: 46.88319 -91.04897 46.90778 -91.02488

Topography: Bayfield County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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