Grand Island 2026 Backpacking Trip

This trip is a good beginner to intermediate backpacker trip for 4 days/3 nights. Enjoy the beauty of Grand Island forests, rock cliffs and last night a sanding beach. Maybe some beautiful sunsets and fireworks.
Dates: July 3-6, 2026
Max: 6 people
Host: Laura Miller.
Contact information: [lauramiller2481@gmail.com](mailto:lauramiller2481@gmail.com), (734) 748-2687
The cost for camping is $20 by cash or Zelle to Laura Miller or check made out to Solar Outdoors; $30 if you pay here on meetup (price increase to cover meetup fees).
Additional costs: Driving costs to Munising and ferry fee is $25. Information about the ferry is at this link: [http://www.grandislandup.com/visit-grand-island-mi.php](https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/tXK5C5y1Plcg8Ey4fyiRSk0CKX)
Day 1: Friday, July 3, hike = approx. 3.5 miles
Drive up Saturday July 3. Drive approx. time 6 1/2 hours to Munising from Novi, MI.
Park cars at Grand Island Ferry Service (N8016 Grand Island Landing Rd, Munising, MI 49862 to take the 2 pm ferry to William’s Landing (about 20 minute ferry ride).
Hike about 3 ½ miles to Hemlock campsite Set up camp, and then explore the rock beach and hopefully a beautiful sunset.
Day 2: Saturday, July 4, hike = approx. 5.5 miles
Hike from Hemlock campsite to Preservation Point campsite on the north end of the island on the west side. Relax or explore the area, ending the day hopefully with a beautiful sunset and fireworks. Water source about one mile from the campsite on the north side of the island.
Day 3: Sunday, July 5, hike = approx. 7- 9 miles
Hike from Preservation Point campsite to Little Dune 1 campsite on the east side of the island.
Relax, enjoy the sandy beach or explore the area.
Day 4: Monday, July 6, hike = approx. 4 miles
Hike from Little Dune 1 campsite to William’s Landing to the ferry dock to catch the 1 pm ferry to our parked cars and drive home.