Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is a 7.1 mile loop trail located near Empire, Michigan that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for road biking and scenic driving and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
dog friendly
kid friendly
road biking
scenic driving
views
This is awesome. A quick and fun little drive up to Overlook #9 for some nice vistas.
Have driven this scenic route several times. It’s always beautiful.
Great drive with short walks to extremely beautiful views
Beautiful views and the informational signs were very helpful to understand the landscape and history of the area.
Lake Michigan overlook is unreal. And enjoyed the cottonwood trail as well.
Great picnicking area!
crowded but lovely
Wonderful drive--must-do if you're in the area. Great scenic look-outs. Get the paper with all the waypoints listed from park ranger at the beginning. Also do the trail that leads to the sandy steep overlook.
This is a nice little drive. The last 2 scenics points are awesome. If you have time go down to the beach. It is a nice challenge up.
Wendy A.
This is an amazing scenic drive--very hilly and curvy with a lot of wonderful scenic views.
The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is a pleasant must do. Multiple stops along the drive for amazing views of Sleeping Bear Dunes Coastline. Several stops offers access several trails and short (may be strenuous for some) hike to amazing views. The NPS paper that is This is a lovely picture!given to you upon entering the park has a numbered guide to explain your location on the drive.