Turnip Rock is a beautiful geological formation in Michigan. It is a wondrous stack formation located in Lake Huron, a few meters off the coast of Port Austin. After being beaten down for a millennium by hammering waves across its bow, the gigantic stone took shape. In prehistoric times, Turnip Rock was separated from the mainland. Then, with time, some small trees engulfed the rock. The powerful stormy waves undercut the large cross-section of its base.
Turnip Rock Formation in Early 19th Century
The exclusive formation attracts thousands of visitors each year, despite being located on private property. Turnip Rock was one of 20 finalists for the Seven Wonders of Michigan in 2013. Turnip Rock is only accessible through water, and there is no public road there or slogging across the frozen surface of Lake Huron. Moreover, to prevent further undercutting, a concrete collar has been built around the base of the rock.
Turnip Rock is a beautiful geological formation in Michigan.
The mesmerizing sculptured landmass is full of serenity. One can see about 20-foot-high trees and vegetation, acrobatic squirrels, and very little else on the top of the isolated rock. However, on the west side, you can find a thumb rock also called Thumbnail of Michigan.
Getting to a unique natural rock is not difficult, as it’s about 3 to 4 hours of a 7-mile round trip. The water around Turnip Rock is comparatively shallow and does allow voyagers to park their boats and walk around. Thus, one can upload a few photographs to all social media platforms. Also, be careful and put on appropriate shoes, as the rocks can be quite slippery, especially in rainy weather.
The exclusive formation attracts thousands of visitors each year, despite being located on private property.
The journey to soft limestone is for single kayak use only and is frequently accessible from March to mid-November. CNN called this place one of the “Most Amazing Rock Formations” in the United States, and Pure Michigan featured Turnip Rock on its magazine cover in 2016. Please keep important things with you, i.e., a life jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, mobile phone, and a dry bag. Also, take adequate water and something to munch on.
Turnip Rock was one of the 20 finalists for the Seven Wonders of Michigan in 2013.
On the weekend, there are many paddlers enjoying the rock journey. If the area is quite rushed, then move ahead to explore the cave, which borders the Pointe Aux Barques community. This cave was a hideout for fugitives in the late eighteenth century.
It is a wondrous stack formation located in Lake Huron, a few meters off the coast of Port Austin.
