4 Spots to Witness Marquette Fall Colors - Superior Stay Hotel, MI

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Fall Colors Season in Marquette

The Fall colors season in Marquette and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan brings in countless tourists every year to look at the vibrant fall views Marquette has to offer. The trees in the area start turning by September end and reach the peak by the end of the 2nd week of October. Marquette is quite a popular place to see one of the best fall foliages. Tourists from across the Midwest, many from downstate Michigan, Chicago, and Northern Wisconsin, Minnesota, come to visit for fall explorations.

Some of the Best Places to see Fall colors in Marquette

Other than the random stroll and roadside drives, the city is full of hiking and biking trails in the town with incredible fiery red and orange views:

Morgan Falls

Morgan Falls is an easy-rated trail located less than a 15-minute drive from Marquette which features waterfalls. It takes 20 minutes to reach Morgan Falls from the Superior Stay Hotel by car.

It is primarily used for hiking and biking. It’s about 2.8 miles long and is covered with yellow treetops throughout the trails making your trip worth it during the Fall season.

Wetmore Landing Shore Trail

Wetmore Landing Shore trails is another easy trail that features the refreshing Lake Superior Shores views on one side and a rocky hiking trail with root formations. It takes 11 minutes to reach Wetmore Landing Shore from the Superior Stay Hotel by car. It’s about 3.6 miles long with picturesque views of red and yellow hues.

Sugarloaf Mountain

Sugarloaf Mountain is the most famous summit in Marquette County, and because of its popularity, it always remains crowded. It is a short hike of 15 to 20 minutes and possibly the best spot to see the Fall Foliage when you reach up there as you can experience an incredible 360-degree view. It takes 11 minutes to reach Sugarloaf from the Superior Stay Hotel by car.

Hogback Mountain

Many visitors visit Hogback Mountain to enjoy the magical fall leaves, as, after Sugarloaf, Hogback is the second most famous summit in Marquette. It takes 21 minutes to reach Hogback from the Superior Stay Hotel by car. This trail is a little confusing with the other trails around but still worth the effort.

What to do in Marquette in Fall?

If you are a person who loves adventure and exploring, Marquette is made for you. Here are some options for what you can do in Marquette:

Color Cruise Tour

Take a whole day off and head on to the color cruise tour to enjoy the stunning fall landscapes around Marquette and Munising, including Negaunee, Big Bay, Ishpeming, Shingleton, and more. It covers the most scenic roads of the Upper Peninsula, showing you trees ranging from a crafty yellow to gleaming red. It's a 177 miles long tour, which may take up to 4 hours to complete. It starts from a small town in Northern UP, Big Bay, around 30 minutes away from Superior Stay Hotel, and ends at Shingleton, Michigan.

Biking

Marquette offers unmatched mountain biking trails during the fall season for all levels and many bike shops that offer rental bikes with gear. The thrill of mountain biking here during Fall will leave you with plenty of lasting memories of the fall colors of Beautiful Marquette. In fact, on the Superior Stay Hotel website, you can even request....

Ride off scenic ORV trails!

Michigan has miles of public land available for ATV and ORV use, but motorized vehicles are prohibited in most of the state parks of Marquette. The closest ORV trails to our hotel are - Marquette Munising Junction trail and the Iron Ore Heritage trail, which are partially approved for ATV and ORV vehicles. Make sure to carry your ORV license or purchase it from the State of Michigan DNR.

Hiking

Marquette is home to some of the best hiking in the nation. It actually feels great to get up there and see all trees blaze with colors, then the hiking trail looks more beautiful. You can experience picturesque views of Lake Superior, Downtown Marquette, and the acres of surrounding forests.

Birding

Marquette provides birders with an excellent place to search for migrating shorebirds and different bird species as Marquette shares 83 miles of Lake Superior shoreline.

Explore Waterfalls

You might have to hike a bit for some of Marquette's waterfalls, but the trails are pretty short, easily identified, and have some beautiful scenery.

Try Local Brews

The Third Street, where the Superior Stay Hotel is located, is full of local breweries that offer well-crafted local beers at reasonable prices.

Where to stay in Marquette during the Fall season?

While you plan for all of your Fall Getaway, you can leave this part on us. Superior Stay Hotel is a new boutique hotel. You’ll love Superior Stay Hotel’s prime location, as it’s easier to explore everything Marquette has to offer. Most of the Fall Colors’ viewpoints are located within a short drive from the hotel. So, you’ll drive a little less and see a lot more fall colors in Marquette. Our hotel is situated within walking distance of several restaurants, Local Breweries, local food places. The Marquette Food Co-op is located a short drive away; it offers an inspiring shopping experience for quality local, healthy, and organic foods.

Our modern amenities would assure you a homely comfort and convenience throughout your stay. Moreover, Superior Stay Hotel also offers Guided Fall colors Hike tours. So, Pack your binoculars & hiking boots for a Guided Fall Hike and Breakfast is on us!

Need a Bike?

Want to Paddle through the lovely Fall colors view and explore Marquette on two wheels? Get special bike rental rates from MQT Bikes when booked through Superior Stay Hotel. Free pickups and drop-offs are also available on-site.

FALL EVENTS IN MARQUETTE

Explore all upcoming Local Fall events in Marquette. Some of the popular events that you can be a part of this Fall include-

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