THE 2025 ANNUAL MACKINAC BRIDGE WALK – September 1, 2025
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The 2025 Annual Bridge Walk is currently scheduled for Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Any updates will be posted here as the event approaches.
The Mackinac Bridge will be closed to public traffic from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 to accommodate the 2025 Annual Bridge Walk.
No bus transportation across the bridge will be provided as part of the event. Walkers who decide to walk across the entire bridge will need to arrange their own transportation back to the end of the bridge where they started after the bridge reopens to public traffic at noon. There is limited parking space available west of the Mackinac Bridge Authority plaza area.
For those seeking alternative transportation during the event, the local Mackinac Island ferry companies offer transportation between St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, and Mackinac Island, as well as between St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Local transportation companies also offer shuttle service between various locations.
There is no fee or registration required to participate in the walk. The walk begins at 7 a.m. You may start walking any time after the governor’s party starts the walk at approximately 7 a.m. No one will be permitted to start after 11:30 a.m., so make sure you arrive early.
The walk begins in St. Ignace at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge in the Upper Peninsula, and in Mackinaw City at the south end of the bridge in the Lower Peninsula. To participate in the walk you may:
– Walk form either end of the bridge, turning around at the midpoint and returning to the city you started from, where your transportation is located. The turnaround points will move towards the ends of the bridge beginning at 10 a.m., but walkers can walk at least a portion of the bridge if you start by 11:30 a.m. Walkers must be on the side of the bridge they wish to return to before 10 a.m. or you will be turned back.
– Walk from either end of the bridge and continue across to the other side. This option is most like previous bridge walks. However, since bus transportation across the bridge will not be provided, walkers who choose this option will need to arrange for their own transportation back across after the bridge reopens at noon. Walkers who do not reach the midpoint of the bridge before 10 a.m. will be turned back.
– Walk from either end of the bridge, continuing across to the other side, then walking back to the end of the bridge you started from. This option will mean a 10-mile round trip for participants. If walkers in this option do not reach the midpoint of the bridge on their return trip by 10 a.m. will be turned back.
Walkers will use the left-hand outside paved lane as they walk onto the bridge, regardless of which end of the bridge they start from. Walkers who turn back at the midpoint will turn right, then return using the opposite side outside paved lane. Walkers who choose to cross the entire bridge will stay in the left-hand outside paved lane all the way across.
The Michigan State Police and other official personnel will be available in the event of an emergency.
Please note, there are no restrooms on the bridge and the average length of time to walk the bridge is about two hours. Portable toilets will be available in St. Ignace and Mackinaw City.
Baby strollers and wheelchairs are allowed on the bridge during the walk. Prohibited items include signs, banners, umbrellas, bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, wagons and similar types of devices. With the sole exception of working service dogs, no animals are allowed. Walkers must stay away from bridge railings. The inside lane in both directions will remain open for emergency vehicles.
Except for pre-qualified, registered participants in the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness Run, no running or racing is permitted on the bridge. Playing tag on the bridge is not permitted and no smoking on the bridge, please. For information on the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness Run, please go to www.michiganfitness.org or contact the Governor’s Council at 517-347-7891.
You will receive a numbered bridge walk certificate at the completion of your walk. Certificates will be distributed at both ends of the bridge. Individuals under the age of 18 should have the permission of a parent or guardian to participate in the walk. Any two or more people walking together should make plans for a meeting place in the event that they become separated during the walk.
Disclaimer of liability: Before beginning the walk, all participants should carefully determine that they are physically fit and medically able to participate in the annual walk since the physical strain of the walk could lead to serious health problems. Participants should also understand that walking involves risks of injury from falls due to the surface condition of the bridge, contact with other participants, and the effects of weather including high heat and/or humidity.
THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, MACKINAC BRIDGE AUTHORITY, ST. IGNACE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MACKINAW CITY CHAMBER OR COMMERCE, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS ASSUME NO OBLIGATIONS WITH REGARD TO SUCH RISKS AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM ANY WALKER’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL WALK.
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Heading South. Where are you going this year? #michigan #puremichigan #travelgram #mackinacbridge #lakeice #earthpix #beautifuldestinations #moodygrams #bridge #naturelovers #welivetoexplore #depthsofearth #agameoftones #traversecity #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #ipulledoverforthis #fatalframes #passionpassport #artofvisuals #roamtheplanet #folkscenery #puremittigan
Heading South. Where are you going this year? #michigan #puremichigan #travelgram #mackinacbridge #lakeice #earthpix #beautifuldestinations #moodygrams #bridge #naturelovers #welivetoexplore #depthsofearth #agameoftones #traversecity #stayandwander #lifeofadventure #ipulledoverforthis #fatalframes #passionpassport #artofvisuals #roamtheplanet #folkscenery #puremittigan
In the world of landscape photographers, there is a term we refer to as the ‘bucket list shot’. As we have to work with and are basically at the mercy of Mother Nature and weather conditions (they do what they want! 😜😂)…there are times a plenty where we have to make multiple (maybe even many!) attempts at getting ‘that shot’. And this is one of those examples. I have envisioned this Mackinac Bridge shot with the following elements: calm, glassy waters (aka reflections! 😍), a beautiful pre-dawn sky, and some peacefully floating (thawing, ‘Spring-vibey’ ice! I also gotta hand it to greatlakesgirlimages, who has far more discipline than me in the weeee morning hours haha! After having a grand old time on the OTHER side of the bridge last night, 5am came awfully early! Early enough where…I found myself making excuses for hitting that snooze button and convincing myself, we’ll maybe I could just sleep a little longer! 🤣 Sooo thaaank you, Karen for encouraging me to get out of bed early enough to get there early enough that I wasn’t running like a ‘last minute Sally’ for the sunrise! We managed to capture so much beauty…freedom from the ‘nautical start’ hour, blue hour and clear to sunrise! And what a beautiful morning it was!! I hope everyone has had a fabulous weekend so far! 💜 #snow #mackinacbridge #winter #weather #sunrise #blueice #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeo #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #reflections #nisifilters #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #natgeotravel #ipulledoverforthis #visualambassadors #ig_myshots #earth_pix #nikonusa
In the world of landscape photographers, there is a term we refer to as the ‘bucket list shot’. As we have to work with and are basically at the mercy of Mother Nature and weather conditions (they do what they want! 😜😂)…there are times a plenty where we have to make multiple (maybe even many!) attempts at getting ‘that shot’. And this is one of those examples. I have envisioned this Mackinac Bridge shot with the following elements: calm, glassy waters (aka reflections! 😍), a beautiful pre-dawn sky, and some peacefully floating (thawing, ‘Spring-vibey’ ice! I also gotta hand it to greatlakesgirlimages, who has far more discipline than me in the weeee morning hours haha! After having a grand old time on the OTHER side of the bridge last night, 5am came awfully early! Early enough where…I found myself making excuses for hitting that snooze button and convincing myself, we’ll maybe I could just sleep a little longer! 🤣 Sooo thaaank you, Karen for encouraging me to get out of bed early enough to get there early enough that I wasn’t running like a ‘last minute Sally’ for the sunrise! We managed to capture so much beauty…freedom from the ‘nautical start’ hour, blue hour and clear to sunrise! And what a beautiful morning it was!! I hope everyone has had a fabulous weekend so far! 💜 #snow #mackinacbridge #winter #weather #sunrise #blueice #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeo #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #reflections #nisifilters #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #natgeotravel #ipulledoverforthis #visualambassadors #ig_myshots #earth_pix #nikonusa
Happy 189th to our beautiful Michigan. This state’s lakes, rivers, forests, beaches, towns, and people have provided my family and I with countless special memories over the years, and I look forward to making many more here. . . #puremichigan #happybirthdaymichigan #mightymac #mackinacbridge
Happy 189th to our beautiful Michigan. This state’s lakes, rivers, forests, beaches, towns, and people have provided my family and I with countless special memories over the years, and I look forward to making many more here. . . #puremichigan #happybirthdaymichigan #mightymac #mackinacbridge
It’s been a bit since I shared some Mackinac Bridge scenery…so I figure now is a great time! It might go quite well with the update and am about to make too 😉 Most specifically….it’s that time of year again! Aka 2024 calendar season is upon us! How in the world has it already been a year anyway ha! In any case, I did just want to let everybody know that I am working diligently on putting together the annual Michigan Landscapes and Lighthouses calendar as we speak! And on that note I just wonder, what do you all think about this new one? I would love to know your thoughts and if you would like to see this one in the calendar! Thanks a million always, everybody and I will be making that announcement soon when they are ready! Most definitely NO later than Thanksgiving 💜🩷 #mackinacbridge #lights #prettylights #morning #dawn #longexposure #benrousa #nightphotography #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeo #natgeotravel #mackinawcity #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #reflections #nisifilters #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #natgeotravel #ipulledoverforthis #visualambassadors #earth_pix #nikonusa
It’s been a bit since I shared some Mackinac Bridge scenery…so I figure now is a great time! It might go quite well with the update and am about to make too 😉 Most specifically….it’s that time of year again! Aka 2024 calendar season is upon us! How in the world has it already been a year anyway ha! In any case, I did just want to let everybody know that I am working diligently on putting together the annual Michigan Landscapes and Lighthouses calendar as we speak! And on that note I just wonder, what do you all think about this new one? I would love to know your thoughts and if you would like to see this one in the calendar! Thanks a million always, everybody and I will be making that announcement soon when they are ready! Most definitely NO later than Thanksgiving 💜🩷 #mackinacbridge #lights #prettylights #morning #dawn #longexposure #benrousa #nightphotography #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeo #natgeotravel #mackinawcity #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #reflections #nisifilters #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #natgeotravel #ipulledoverforthis #visualambassadors #earth_pix #nikonusa
All this winter in the forecast and I have icccce on my mind! Bluuue-tiful blue ice!! 😎🧊 Happy Saturday, everybody and weekend, everybody! 💜💙 #snow #mackinacbridge #winter #weather #blueice #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeo #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #reflections #nisifilters #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #natgeotravel #ipulledoverforthis #visualambassadors #ig_myshots #earth_pix #nikonusa
All this winter in the forecast and I have icccce on my mind! Bluuue-tiful blue ice!! 😎🧊 Happy Saturday, everybody and weekend, everybody! 💜💙 #snow #mackinacbridge #winter #weather #blueice #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeo #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #reflections #nisifilters #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #natgeotravel #ipulledoverforthis #visualambassadors #ig_myshots #earth_pix #nikonusa
Happy New Year Mackinac! ✨🥳✨
Mac & Trees. #michigan #puremichigan #mackinacbridge #agameoftones #neverstopexploring #welivetoexplore #artofvisuals #folkscenery #fallcolors #passionpassport #moodygrams #naturelovers #beautifuldestinations #stayandwander #eclectic_shotz #amazingearth #natgeoyourshot #october #depthsofearth #earthpix #ipulledoverforthis #createcommune #puremittigan #fallvibes #lifeofadventure #bridgetonowhere
Mac & Trees. #michigan #puremichigan #mackinacbridge #agameoftones #neverstopexploring #welivetoexplore #artofvisuals #folkscenery #fallcolors #passionpassport #moodygrams #naturelovers #beautifuldestinations #stayandwander #eclectic_shotz #amazingearth #natgeoyourshot #october #depthsofearth #earthpix #ipulledoverforthis #createcommune #puremittigan #fallvibes #lifeofadventure #bridgetonowhere
Reflections of Mackinac. #puremichigan #mackinacbridge
A #fullmoon in #LakeMichigan with the lights of the #mackinacbridge 🌉 Image taken from #WhiteShoal #Lighthouse #puremichigan #michigan #reflection #orange #bluemoon #macinac #sky #natgeophotos #nikonusa #z9 #nikonoutdoors #wxtwitter stormcloudsphotography #thephotohour xwxclub #natgeoyourshot #zcreators igworldclub_sky sky_mania__ #epic_captures #moon_skyclouds #fav_skies #exploretheusa hey_ihtst #bestoftheUSA_weather riyets discovery
A #fullmoon in #LakeMichigan with the lights of the #mackinacbridge 🌉 Image taken from #WhiteShoal #Lighthouse #puremichigan #michigan #reflection #orange #bluemoon #macinac #sky #natgeophotos #nikonusa #z9 #nikonoutdoors #wxtwitter stormcloudsphotography #thephotohour xwxclub #natgeoyourshot #zcreators igworldclub_sky sky_mania__ #epic_captures #moon_skyclouds #fav_skies #exploretheusa hey_ihtst #bestoftheUSA_weather riyets discovery
Mackinac Blues - will we get them this winter. Hope so. #mackinacbridge #puremichigan #blueice #mightymac
Mackinac Blues - will we get them this winter. Hope so. #mackinacbridge #puremichigan #blueice #mightymac
The Mighty Mac and blue ice catching some morning sunlight. . . . . . #puremichigan #uptravel #mackinac #mackinacbridge #blueice #mackinacblueice #bestofthegreatlakesstate
The Mighty Mac and blue ice catching some morning sunlight. . . . . . #puremichigan #uptravel #mackinac #mackinacbridge #blueice #mackinacblueice #bestofthegreatlakesstate
64 years ago today the Mackinac Bridge opened to traffic! Happy birthday Mighty Mac, you’re quite the sight to see🎉
64 years ago today the Mackinac Bridge opened to traffic! Happy birthday Mighty Mac, you’re quite the sight to see🎉
☀️☀️'s ago... - - - - - - - #photography #photographer #photograph #pics #picture #pictures #instapicture #Michigan #mackinac #mackinacbridge #upperpeninsula #up #nature #summer #colors #getolympus
☀️☀️'s ago... - - - - - - - #photography #photographer #photograph #pics #picture #pictures #instapicture #Michigan #mackinac #mackinacbridge #upperpeninsula #up #nature #summer #colors #getolympus
Evening strolls at sunset on Mackinac Island are the best 😍 . 📷 michiganaddicts
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Straits Of Mackinac Blue Ice #mackinawcity #mackinac #mackinacbridge #puremichigan #lakehuron #northernmichigan #sunrise #sunrisephotography #blueice #ice #landscapephotography
Straits Of Mackinac Blue Ice #mackinawcity #mackinac #mackinacbridge #puremichigan #lakehuron #northernmichigan #sunrise #sunrisephotography #blueice #ice #landscapephotography
Stars and Stripes 🌟🇺🇸 It was a beautiful night last night at the Mighty Mac. I sure missed this place. 🧡 * * Canon Rebel CanonLens 18-135mm Focal 50mm F16 25 seconds ISO 400 • • #puremichigan #puremittigan #themittenstate #enjoymichigan #awesomemitten #puremichiganders #wearemichiganders #puremittenpride #renegade_rule #rsa_rural #only_in_michigan #michiganawesome #michiganoverboard #midwestmoment #gtliving #m22life #natural_michigan #thegreatlakesstate #upnorthlive #michiganderthreads #michigan_view #michiganunsalted #capturingmichigan #mynorthmedia #greatlakeslocals #traversecitytourism #alwayslovemichigan #country_features #mackinacbridge
Stars and Stripes 🌟🇺🇸 It was a beautiful night last night at the Mighty Mac. I sure missed this place. 🧡 * * Canon Rebel CanonLens 18-135mm Focal 50mm F16 25 seconds ISO 400 • • #puremichigan #puremittigan #themittenstate #enjoymichigan #awesomemitten #puremichiganders #wearemichiganders #puremittenpride #renegade_rule #rsa_rural #only_in_michigan #michiganawesome #michiganoverboard #midwestmoment #gtliving #m22life #natural_michigan #thegreatlakesstate #upnorthlive #michiganderthreads #michigan_view #michiganunsalted #capturingmichigan #mynorthmedia #greatlakeslocals #traversecitytourism #alwayslovemichigan #country_features #mackinacbridge
The bridge to the stars! I.e. the Mackinac bridge! Connecting the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan, this iconic suspension bridge made travel to Michigan's upper peninsula a breeze when it opened in 1957. The bridge is expected to see it's 200 millionth vehicle crossing this year! This image consists of my most detailed milky way to date - 17 mins in total exposure time! That allows for all this wonderful detail to shine through. Then it was blended with a non tracked foreground. Gear - nikonusa z6 (astromodified by spencerscamera ) + sigmaphoto 40mm art lens + sliktripods + skywatcherusa tracking mount and miopstrigger Smart plus remote. . . . . . #bridgesofinstagram #mackinacbridge #puremichigan #michigan #ipulledoverforthis #milkyway #milkywaychasers #visualart #artofvisuals #astrophotography #epic_worldpics #splendid_shotz #huffpostgram #upperpeninsula #truenorth #upnorth #uptravel #longexpoelite #landscape_nightscape #nightscaper #nightphotography #bridgesoftheworld
The bridge to the stars! I.e. the Mackinac bridge! Connecting the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan, this iconic suspension bridge made travel to Michigan's upper peninsula a breeze when it opened in 1957. The bridge is expected to see it's 200 millionth vehicle crossing this year! This image consists of my most detailed milky way to date - 17 mins in total exposure time! That allows for all this wonderful detail to shine through. Then it was blended with a non tracked foreground. Gear - nikonusa z6 (astromodified by spencerscamera ) + sigmaphoto 40mm art lens + sliktripods + skywatcherusa tracking mount and miopstrigger Smart plus remote. . . . . . #bridgesofinstagram #mackinacbridge #puremichigan #michigan #ipulledoverforthis #milkyway #milkywaychasers #visualart #artofvisuals #astrophotography #epic_worldpics #splendid_shotz #huffpostgram #upperpeninsula #truenorth #upnorth #uptravel #longexpoelite #landscape_nightscape #nightscaper #nightphotography #bridgesoftheworld
✨Thank you to all who entered the Mackinac Island Fall Getaway Giveaway 🍂 ✨ Keep following us for more! ✨WIN✨ a magical Mackinac Island 🍂 Fall Getaway 🍂 for two! PRIZE PACKAGE >>> 🏡 A two-night stay at the Historic award-winning Island House Hotel on October 1st & 2nd, 2021 💥 A cannon firing at Fort Mackinac on October 2nd, 2021 ☕️ Coffee & muffins at the Tea Room 🌳 Two-day admission to all Mackinac State Historic Parks 📖 Two signed Mackinac State Historic Parks’ publications 🍔 906 Reward dining credit 💝 A goodie bag filled with sweet treats from Ryba’s Fudge Shops To enter you must: 1️⃣ - Follow mackinac_parks islandhousemackinac rybasfudge 2️⃣ - Like this post 3️⃣ - Tag 3 friends you’d like to Fall for Mackinac with ❇️ - BONUS ENTRIES for tagging mackinac_parks & mackinacisland906 in your shared stories This giveaway is not affiliated or endorsed by Facebook or Instagram and will be chosen at random. Open to residents of the U.S. who are 21 or older. All entries must be submitted by midnight on AUGUST 16, 2021. The winner will be announced on August 17. ⚠️ mackinac_parks will DM the winner. Do not click any links sent to you from any other accounts. ⚠️ 🍀 Good Luck 🍀
✨Thank you to all who entered the Mackinac Island Fall Getaway Giveaway 🍂 ✨ Keep following us for more! ✨WIN✨ a magical Mackinac Island 🍂 Fall Getaway 🍂 for two! PRIZE PACKAGE >>> 🏡 A two-night stay at the Historic award-winning Island House Hotel on October 1st & 2nd, 2021 💥 A cannon firing at Fort Mackinac on October 2nd, 2021 ☕️ Coffee & muffins at the Tea Room 🌳 Two-day admission to all Mackinac State Historic Parks 📖 Two signed Mackinac State Historic Parks’ publications 🍔 906 Reward dining credit 💝 A goodie bag filled with sweet treats from Ryba’s Fudge Shops To enter you must: 1️⃣ - Follow mackinac_parks islandhousemackinac rybasfudge 2️⃣ - Like this post 3️⃣ - Tag 3 friends you’d like to Fall for Mackinac with ❇️ - BONUS ENTRIES for tagging mackinac_parks & mackinacisland906 in your shared stories This giveaway is not affiliated or endorsed by Facebook or Instagram and will be chosen at random. Open to residents of the U.S. who are 21 or older. All entries must be submitted by midnight on AUGUST 16, 2021. The winner will be announced on August 17. ⚠️ mackinac_parks will DM the winner. Do not click any links sent to you from any other accounts. ⚠️ 🍀 Good Luck 🍀
What an incredible shot of the Northern Lights over the Mackinac Bridge by jagtap.pritam #michiganawesome #northernlights #mackinacbridge
What an incredible shot of the Northern Lights over the Mackinac Bridge by jagtap.pritam #michiganawesome #northernlights #mackinacbridge
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