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Bay Furnace Historic Site and Interpretive Trail

A short 1/8 mile accessible trail encircles the recently stabilized ruins of a blast furnace where pig iron was made between 1870 and 1877. One of the last remaining structures of its kind in the Upper Peninsula, it is also a good place to view Lake Superior and Grand Island.

Current Conditions
This trail is not groomed in winter.

General Information

May 15 - October 7

Getting There

Directions

From the village of Christmas about 5 miles west of Munising and M-28 drive west 0.3 mile on M-28 to the campground road. Turn right (north) and drive to the campground.

Recreation Opportunities

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Day Hikes Info

Day Hiking

1/8 mile interpretive trail

Difficulty Level: Easy

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Last updated June 10th, 2025