This is a great route through the woods with views of two beautiful lakes, Little Beaver Lake and Beaver Lake. Many visitors have described Little Beaver Lake as “ walking into another world”. The water is crystal blue and the sand is white and untouched. This trail is ideal for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. On the way to Chapel Loop you will pass by Spray Falls. Continue your hike until you reach Chapel Beach where you can listen to the music of the waves along the shoreline while you rest a bit. End your trip stopping along the trail at various picture-worthy hot spots to share with friends and family later--Chapel Rock, Grand Portal Point and Mosquito Falls just to name a few.
Adventure Itinerary
Day 1: The adventure begins at Chapel Basin Parking Lot (directions below) at 11:00 AM. Your awesome guides will welcome you, distribute gear, help you properly load your backpack, go over safety information, and sign waivers. Fill up with a homemade lunch before we hit the trail. Hop in the shuttle bus for a 1:00 PM departure to the Beaver Lake Trail Head. Send those last text messages and turn your phone to airplane mode. Polish off your phone screen in prep for some epic pics. And let the fun begin!
Start trek to Beaver Creek Campsite
Set up camp
Unwind with a beach yoga session
Hot group dinner
Enjoy summit treat on the beach as a group
Sleep under the stars!
Total Mileage Today: Backpack 3 Miles to Beaver Creek Campsite
Day 2:
Optional sunrise viewing
Rise & shine beach yoga session
Hot group breakfast
Pack up camp
Start hike to Chapel Beach
Scenic lunch stop at Sprays Falls & photo session at Chapel Rock
Arrive at Chapel Beach and take in the gorgeous views
Set up camp
Fill some down-time reading in a hammock, soaking up some sun on the beach or exploring Grand Portal Point
Stretch your muscles before stretching out in your sleeping bag with another beach yoga session
Hot group dinner
Sweet Treat Togetherness
Retreat to bed to rest up for trek out
Total Mileage Today: Backpack 5-8.5 Miles to Chapel Beach Campsite
Day 3:
Optional sunrise viewing
Rise & shine beach yoga session
Group breakfast
Pack up camp
Start hike to final destination
Last stretch photo stops
Gear return
Full Potential gift disbursement
Group pic
Contact exchange
Total Mileage Today: Backpack 3 Miles to Chapel Basin Parking Lot
*Trip itinerary is subject to change based on a variety of circumstances beyond our control including the weather
Health Disclaimer: Hiking/Backpacking is a physical activity that requires some level of fitness. If you have any injuries, health conditions or physical limitations, it is important for you to inform your lead guide before participating in a trip.
Trip Details
Length: Three-Day Guided Backpacking Trip Difficulty: Intermediate Mileage: 11-14.5 total trip miles Group Size: 6-9 Hikers Base Price: $640 Gear Rental: $60
Weather It's Michigan. Plan accordingly. Look at the forecast ahead of time. Keep in mind we will be along Lake Superior and the temperatures at night can fall.
Cancellation & Refund Policy Full Potential reserves the right to cancel any trip for the following reasons, including but not limited to failure to meet the participant minimum required for a trip, loss of a scheduled staff member due to injury or illness, unforeseeable damage to a scheduled location site or predicted dangerous weather forecasted. If Full Potential cancels a trip due to such reasons, a refund for the full amount paid by each participant will be provided.
Full Potential is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by a participant related to preparing for a trip. This includes cost of transportation to and from location site, any clothing/equipment purchased for or damaged during the trip, or any medical expenses resulting from the trip.
Refund
If a participant cancels trip for any reason 15 days or more prior to start date of the trip, Full Potential will refund 100% of amount paid.
If participant cancels trip for any reason 14 days or less prior to start date of the trip, Full Potential will refund 50% of amount paid.
*Please contact me with questions: Stacy Storey (906) 440-4165 Email: [email protected]
Meet-up and Trailhead Location
Our Destination: Chapel Basin Parking Lot, Shingleton MI 49884