Au Train Beach
Au Train, MI
Au Train Beach is where the Au Train River meets Lake Superior along M-28, between Marquette and Munising. The sandy beach curves around the river mouth, and the Harold J. Rathfoot Roadside Park sits on the south side of the highway. It's a popular free stop for swimming, paddling, and watching the sunset.
A free, beautiful river-mouth beach right off the highway, though traffic noise from M-28 is close.
How we score beachesPaddle the lazy Au Train River down to the beach. It's one of the easiest canoe trips in the UP.
Free parking along M-28 and at the roadside park.
The beach is a short walk from the highway pull-offs.
The river mouth warms up faster than the lake in July and August. Fall color along M-28 is excellent in late September.
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