This is the first time I actually walked up and enjoyed the view. I wish I had done so on an earlier visit as it is truly a remarkable view.As I was enjoying the view I over heard a group of people pointing at turkey buzzards and saying "look at the eagles". I wanted to tell them they were baby eagles but refrained myself. As I was listening a mature eagle flew over head. I pointed it out to them as in my opinion it is one of my favorite things to see here in Mi.They were pleased.
Of course you need the right sky conditions, but it is well worth the investment of time. The parking is easy, and the view of Lake Michigan is great.
Second trip in 2 years and we had to stop again. Beautiful overlook. No charge to just stop which is nice. They have those binocular machines that charge $0.25 to look out. 7 flights of metal stairs, beware your dog may be a chicken in disguise and refuse to climb them. Thank goodness for the bench after the first 4 flights of stairs. There are picnic tables for lunch and restrooms.
When I read about the stairs and view I knew I had to go. I went out of my way to make it to this stop. The view is good. I was expecting a LOT more stairs. This is about equivalent to 5 stories (my estimate). The view from the top is only a little better than the view from the parking area.I would only stop there again if I had people with me who hadn't seen it before.
On our way up north to sleeping bear dunes we stopped by the overlook for some pictures. We walked the 120 steps to the top of this overlook and it was beautiful. Got some great photos.
The view of Lake Michigan is perhaps the loveliest for the Eastern shore of the Lake. High above the Lake and even higher when you climb well-constructed stairs. Some people drive up every night to watch the sunset. We know of scores of marriage proposals that transpired there. Also has restrooms, but we have never used them. Very near the C. S. Mott Nature Preserve, which we know as the blow-out and others call Old Baldy. On Highway M-22, one of the most beautiful roads in the Midwest. by all means, stop for awhile and watch the breakers (whitecaps) on a windy day.
This is my personal favorite spot out of any place I've ever been. It does not matter what time of year it is, the view is amazing.
I would not go far out of your way to stop here but if you are in the area it is a breathtaking view worth stopping for. Nothing really to do but climb a bunch of stairs but the views are excellent.
a must see - the best view in the world - you could go to the caribbean, but in the summer - this is far better.
Every time that the opportunity presents itself, I stop here on my way to Frankfort Michigan and or to Sleeping Bear Dunes. This is a GREAT photo stop! It's just a short drive from Manistee on scenic route M-22. A camera is great but...dont miss out on the opportunity to record here with your camcorder! As far as giving this a ranking for viewing spots on the Great Lakes this would probably rank somewhere in the top 10-12 in my opinion.EnjoyJ.