mawikwe sea caves
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mawikwe sea caves印象
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My wife and I made 6 mile round-trip from Meyers Beach. Had to park a mile away so 8 miles round-trip for the day. It was worth every step we have not seen such beauty in a long time. We wore ice Trekkers which allowed us to climb many of the flows. We were rewarded a day of beauty and something to stir the inner spirit.
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We went kayaking with Lost Creek Adventures based out of Cornucopia. It was a safe, fun trip. The caves are incredible!
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We had the most amazing day here. We were lucky (super, super lucky) and able to park in the Meyers Road lot, which meant we shaved 2 miles or more off of our hike.Wear warm, layered clothes, sturdy boots and ice cleats. Bring a drink and a snack, your camera and a tripod, too. Plan to spend at least 4 hours to walk to and from the caves, explore and photograph the ice formations. I'd suggest walking out around 1:30. The afternoon sun gets better and better. I thought he light the day we were there really looked extraordinary around 3:30 or 4:00 but there were a few sunset shooters heading out around 5:00.I don't suggest wearing Yaktrax Walkers, I wore those and fall (hard) when climbing on some ice. When you really want to explore/climb on the ice, you need a heavier duty cleat than the Yaks.I'd skip the walking poles because the stretch along the shore to reach the 1st cave is flat, packed snow. You don't need your poles for it. Once you get to the caves, you have to keep putting the poles down to explore the caves, nooks and crannies. If you can, go on a week day. I thought a Thursday would be empty but no, the people there that afternoon were the crowds I expected for a weekend day. I can't imagine how it is on a Saturday! The other hikers were very polite and friendly and there is a sense of camaraderie. It's an amazing, possibly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Who knows when they will freeze again?
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We had hoped to take a day trip in kayaks out to see the sea caves but the end of September proved to be generally too late in the season for a guided trip or rental. We decided to hike the trail that leaves from Meyer's Beach in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. There are numerous vista points along the trail to look down on the caves. They are spectacular. I would still love to take a kayaks trip sometime but the hike is definitely worth it. The trail is unpaved but well-maintained and not extremely difficult. It is a two mile hike to the start of the vista points. There are a few short but steep hills. There is a $3 parking fee per car at Meyer's beach.
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Something to do for a saturday adventure but I'd say check out the pictures on the Internet and save yourself the trip. The day we were there it was a mass exodus of people in a line as far as you could see. Kind of took away from the beauty of the place. The highlight was stopping on the way home in Superior Wi. at the Anchor Bar for the best burger I've had a long time.
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The ice caves were absolutely amazing. We felt so blessed to have the chance to see the caves. The walk was around 1 mile from the Meyers beach parking lot. We got there before sunrise - so pretty much had the place to ourselves. Just make sure you dress extra warm - snow pants, down coat, hat, mittens, scarf, waterproof warm boots. The walking can be tricky since you are walking on ice. Hope we get a chance to see them again!
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We spent a sunny Sunday afternoon at Mawikwe Bay, temps were about 8 degrees. The ice formations on the rocky cliffs are beautiful, but it takes some doing to get there. Due to puplicity, thousands of people are coming to see the sites. Cars were parked 2-3 miles down the highway. Rather than walking an unknown distance (turns out it was about 1 1/2 miles) or fighting the traffic to the shuttle stop in town, we chose to park in a farmer's field for $5, then waited almost an hour in line for a shuttle bus ($2 one way). There are so many people that I think we finally got on the 4th bus after our arrival. The bus drops you off at the entrance of the road to the beach. Meyers Road is about 1/2 mile long & a few lucky people found parking spots along the road (I think they were charging $4 for this). We'd gotten a few inches of snow the night before, so the road was very sloppy.At the entrance to the beach, a number of port-a-pottys were available - but there was a very long line of people. There is a stairway to the beach which is wide enough for a single file of people going toward the ice & a single file of those returning from seeing the ice. It is not shoveled & has a handrail only on the "return" side. Walking on the frozen lake itself was fine - the recent snowfall meant that there was no bare ice to walk on and a beaten track to follow made walking easy. There is a wind off the lake, so a scarf or ski mask is necessary.It was obvious that many of the icicles have been broken by previous visitors, as they had flat bottoms, not te typical pointed icicle one would expect. There really are no 'caves,' more like recesses into the cliff walls.
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I had been kayaking here during the summertime and thought it was beautiful then. I must say, even in winter, the beauty is breathtaking! Well worth the frigid walk to see the ice caves. We went to Meyers Beach before sunrise and had our choice of parking, although later in the day, it was crowded. Count on walking about 3-4 hours to see them. Dress in layers. We didn't need snowshoes, but traction devices like yaktrax really help on the ice. Bring water and snacks. Most phones won't work as a camera in the extreme cold, so you will probably need a real camera if you don't want to be disappointed. Even the key fob for our car wouldn't work until we warmed it up. There are now portable toilets in the parking lot. You need $3 cash to put in an envelope for parking. There were plenty of dogs and kids, but I wouldn't recommend it. The ice is slick and has sharp places that have cut dog's paws. Kids will definitely tire out with all that walking. We saw lots of kids being carried on parents' shoulders. Definitely see them before the ice melts!
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Just visited the Sea Caves in January. Parked at Meyers Beach and walked Lake Superior ice to the Sea Caves. For all the reviewers who thought they were amazing in the summer by kayak, try walking on Lake Superior and experiencing a completely different scene. The frozen water and hanging icicles are simply amazing. It's rare to get this opportunity in the winter. So, if you ever get the chance, take advantage of it.
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Simply beautiful! The ice that forms off the caves to the lake are awe inspiring! The caves are located on Lake Superior and can only be seen a limited time depending on the weather and wave action. It's been 5 years since the last time one could venture out to see this magnificent sight. Due to the continual below freezing temps this year, the caves have been open for many weeks. It is a mile walk to the caves if you happen to be lucky to park in the lot. If busy, you could walk another additional mile by parking on the road. This past weekend there were 8,000 visitors (due to all the AP articles). We went on Tuesday and found only to have a couple hundred and parking in the lot. There are toilets available (outdoor). There is a $3 parking fee if you are in the lot. Before you go, log onto the Apostle Island Sea Cave website to get photos and all the info you need to know before you go. You must call a number that morning to see if they are open (as lake action can change within hours). Know that areas are slick as glass and you must be careful walking. Ice crampons would be helpful, although we did not have them and were fine, but we were careful. Absolutely worth the visit and take lots of pictures!