Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail

The Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail extends over 100 miles along the Lake Huron Shoreline – from White Rock, north to Harbor Beach, then up to the “tip of the thumb” at Port Austin, then southwest all the way to Quanicassee.

Since the opening of the Water Trail in 2007, kayaking has increased tremendously in the area. The mapped water trail extends 110 miles along the Thumb’s shoreline and features 34 launch/landing markers.

Many interesting rock formations, caves and stacks can be found less than two miles both east and west of Port Austin’s Veterans Waterfront Park and harbor area. Other nearby launch sites include Grindstone City harbor, Jenks Park and Port Crescent State Park.

Launch sites in and near Harbor Beach include those at the Trescott Street Pier, at Wagener County Park, and just north of the city at the Train Station Motel and at Forest Bay Cottages.

A complete map of the access points can be found on the Water Trail website.

E-mail: info@thumbtrails.com

Mailing Address:
Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail
P.O. Box 92
Caseville, MI 48720