Seven Mile Point
Ahmeek, MI
Seven Mile Point is a 32 acre North Woods Conservancy preserve on the Keweenaw's west shore, northwest of Ahmeek, with about 1,850 feet of Lake Superior frontage. You reach it off Five Mile Point Road via Sunset Bay Road. It's a small, carefully protected slice of shoreline where the conservancy's volunteer hosts often greet visitors.
A peaceful, protected piece of shoreline, though you're limited to the preserve's frontage.
How we score beachesStick to the conservancy's frontage. Cabins and private land sit on both sides, and the preserve's welcome depends on people respecting that.
A small parking area at the preserve.
Short woodland paths lead to a rocky, uneven shore.
Summer sunsets over open Superior are the draw. The drive along Five Mile Point Road is lovely in fall color, usually late September.
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