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Pictured Rocks Backpacking Expedition
- Wed, Aug 19–Wed, Aug 26, 2026
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
One of three Wilderness Trips for Fall 2026 New Students!
Location: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Adventure activities: Backpacking, beach and cliff exploration, and Great Lakes swimming
Adventure difficulty level: Moderate
Cost: $725
Other: PER Credit exemption.
Experience the entire Pictured Rocks coastline from Munising Falls to the AuSable Light Station. Reserved backcountry campsites feature wildly scenic cliff top overlooks. Pictured Rocks features staggering cliffs, constant views of Lake Superior, beach camps, multiple waterfalls, ancestral dunes, and diverse wildlife.
Backpacks will be light (around 25 pounds), and the permitted sites are set with manageable hiking distances in between. Students will also enjoy plenty of water and beach time. Completing this course will give students the skills they need to enjoy backpacking trips for a lifetime.