Arch Rock, Mackinac Island

It's awe inspiring. Arches made of Breccia are rare. It is a mile from town no matter which way you go. Before 9am there are few visitors. The Carriages go by there. But you only have 7 minutes. Then after 6pm It's nice again. If you take the road around there are 200 plus steps. I find the stairs worthwhile. Bathrooms and a drinking fountain with a step control. If walking or bicycling take the Arch Rock bike trail. I think on Mackinac Island only horses and Carriages banned on bike trails. If no one around do Stomp on the viewing platform.

Great place to visit. You can see it from the ground on the main road around the island or go up on top from inside the island. The horse tours take you up here and waits a few minutes to let you walk up. I never get tired of this place. Nice to stop by on the way to fort Holmes and sugar loaf. Have a great time and share your thoughts about it with everyone!

Another part of the Mackinaw experience. I got to go take pics with the arch rock during a horse carriage ride through the town. The only thing I didn't like about seeing the rock and it's surrounding area, all the beauty, is that we didn't get to stay there longer. We were on a tight schedule. Because of it being a school trip. Next time I go I think I'm gonna rent a bike and take that tour on my own time so that I can enjoy the sites as long as I want to. Can't wait to visit again. This rock is amazing and the view is absolutely breathtaking.

Very scenic spot to stop at the island. If you want to save a few dollars, it's an easy hike to the Arch and then once you reach the top, can take the route back all downhill to the Fort and Grand Hotel. It can get crowded at the Arch when the horse tours come by but they're only stop for 7 minutes then have to move on. So if you're patient, it clears out for a few minutes and can have some nicer views without all the people

I wanted to see this when I was searching online for things to do. Its beautiful! We took the horse and carriage tour. Well worth the $36 adults and $20 (i think) for kids 5-12. It also included the butterfly house which we loved! There are 2 butterfly houses...one on the hill in the park area and one down on the main thoroughfare "the original butterfly house". Im sure both are nice but the "original one" has over 100 butterflies verses the one we saw on the tour only had 40-50. The butterflies land on you too...so pay attention for nice pictures:)