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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.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | This trail is not groomed in winter. |
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| Open Season: | May 15 - October 7 |
| Closest Towns: | Christmas |
General Information
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.
Activities
Day Hiking
1/8 mile interpretive trail
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Viewing Scenery
Interpretive Areas
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Highlights
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