Wetmore Landing
Marquette, MI
Wetmore Landing is a sandy beach off County Road 550 north of Marquette, between town and Little Presque Isle. A short walk through the woods leads to the sand, with sandstone ledges at the south end. It's a local favorite, often less busy than the in-town beaches.
Soft sand and sandstone a few minutes from town, the one catch is a small lot that fills on warm evenings.
How we score beachesWalk to the south end, where the sand gives way to sandstone ledges that warm up in the afternoon sun.
A small lot off County Road 550.
A short woodland trail leads to the beach.
The shallow water near shore takes the edge off Superior's chill by late July. In October, the hardwoods on the bluff behind the beach turn orange and red.
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