Munising Rear Range Light

The Munising Rear Range Light is a 10-meter steel tower standing on a hill above the harbor. This lighthouse works in tandem with a front tower to guide ships safely through the eastern shipping channel.

Federal funding approved in 1907 led to the construction of two range lights that first illuminated in 1908. They served an essential role during the peak shipping season on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.

Multiple lighthouse keepers maintained the structure until the 1960s when operations transferred to the Coast Guard and later to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

The tower is reachable from M 28 and Hemlock Street, located near local parks and harbor facilities. Visitors should be prepared for uneven terrain and changeable weather along the waterfront.

Mariners had to carefully align both towers in their line of sight to pinpoint their exact position in the shipping channel. This dual-light navigation system offered precision that single lighthouses could not provide.

Location: Munising

Location: Michigan

Inception: 1908

Height: 10 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 46.41248,-86.66399

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01