Address: Red Rocks Bluff in L’anse, MI 49946
Countie(s) trail is located in: Baraga
Trail Type(s): Hiking
Trail Measurement: 585 feet
While in the Keweenaw area you will want to include a stop at the beautiful Bishop Baraga Shrine located just north of L’Anse. Erected in May 1972, this religious historical monument commemorates the work of Bishop Frederick Baraga (1797-1868). The 35 foot, the five-ton hand-wrought brass statue stands majestically amid the surrounding trees. Situated above the cliffs overlooking Keweenaw Bay, visitors find a peaceful spot to pause amid their travels while learning about the heroic life of Baraga. The bishop spent 37 years as a missionary, traveling an expanse of 80,000 square miles through all seasons of the year. The Bishop Baraga Missionary Center is located on the grounds surrounding the Shrine. The grounds include a Way of the Cross prayer path and a little chapel for quiet prayer. These are open to the public at all times.
References and More Info
- Bish0p Baraga Foundation, Inc Facebook Page
- Michigan.org
- Compass Latitude: 46° 45′ 1.548” N
- Compass Longitude: 88° 26′ 45.636” W
- Numeric Latitude: 46.750430
- Numeric Longitude: -88.446010
- Elevation in Feet: unknown
- Elevation in Meters: unknown
- Trail Measurement: Trail: 585 feet
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