Metal stairs with handrails lead from a wooden dock into clear, shallow water, with Great Northern Docks’ expert craftsmanship visible in the background.
A Fixed Dock on Legs with stairs extends into a peaceful lake bordered by trees and hills beneath a partly cloudy sky.
A metal ramp with railings leads down a grassy slope to rocky lakeshore docks, flanked by two torches and water shimmering in the background.
A metal dock by Great Northern Docks with stairs extends into a calm lake surrounded by rocks, boats, and forested hills in the background.
A set of Fully Welded Stairs leads to two colorful chairs on a dock overlooking water, with rocks in front and a distant shoreline.
Metal stairs with handrails lead from a wooden dock into clear, shallow water, with Great Northern Docks’ expert craftsmanship visible in the background.
A Fixed Dock on Legs with stairs extends into a peaceful lake bordered by trees and hills beneath a partly cloudy sky.
A metal ramp with railings leads down a grassy slope to rocky lakeshore docks, flanked by two torches and water shimmering in the background.
A metal dock by Great Northern Docks with stairs extends into a calm lake surrounded by rocks, boats, and forested hills in the background.
A set of Fully Welded Stairs leads to two colorful chairs on a dock overlooking water, with rocks in front and a distant shoreline.

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  • Safety: A comfortable 30-degree angle with slip resistant treads and optional railing
  • Quality: Made in Maine for harsh waterfront conditions
  • Eco Friendly: Perforated treads allow plant growth to continue and limits erosion
  • Portability: Easy to install and light weight sections from 2 steps up to 7 steps
  • Compatibility: Can be mounted to an aluminum dock, a wood dock, concrete wall, or secured to the ground with pipe legs

A white checkmark inside a white, scalloped circle on a dark blue circular background, inspired by Maine Docks and Great Northern Docks. Details

  • Tread Width: 3 feet
  • Rise: 7 inches
  • Run: 12 inches
  • System Angle: 30 degrees
  • Frame Sizes: 2-step thru 7-step, truss frames that easily bolt together
  • Railing: Optional single piece handrails that securely attach to the stair frame
  • Transition ramps: Easy to attach 3’x3′ or 3’x4′ ramps can be added to ease the transition of hill/shore-mounted stair systems
  • Attachment (Walls/ Platforms): For stairs attaching to walls and platforms, bolt through the top-step holes, and for systems with fewer than seven steps, swing-up hinges can be used for easy removal and installation
  • Attachment (Bank): For stairs mounted directly to an embankment, use our shore-mount pipe sockets that accept 1.5″ galvanized steel pipe and feature cup point set screws for height adjustment

A white castle icon with two towers on a dark blue circle, inspired by Maine Docks, represents the Fully Welded Stairs. Materials

  • Frame: Marine-grade aluminum with powder coating option
  • Tread Surface: SunWalk 90 perforated, fiberglass reinforced polypropylene decking
  • Railing: Marine-grade aluminum with powder coating option
  • Bottom Support Legs: 1.5″ diameter, schedule 40 aluminum pipe
  • Mid-Level Support Legs: (For systems 12 steps or more) 1.5-inch diameter, schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe
  • Shore-Mount Legs: (For stairs attaching to an embankment) 1.5-inch diameter, schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe

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Looking for safe access to the water from your dock or shore? Great Northern Docks’ aluminum stairs are the answer.

Structure

Our aluminum stairs’ open frame structure and porous treads let waves pass through. Thru-Flow treads, made from FRP, a type of reinforced plastic, are textured to give you traction even when they are wet.

Treads

Treads are almost a full foot wide, with a 7″ rise, making them comfortable to climb. Optional side railings have a large comfortable rail for adults on top, and a smaller rail for children at the lower level. Stairs come standard at a 30° angle with 3ft wide treads, and are made to order by the number of treads you need from 2 steps to unlimited steps.

Mounting

The top sides can mount to Great Northern Docks’ Dura-LITE or Feather-LITE docks, a bulkhead, or most other platforms with the included adjustable connector. The bottom side has short adjustable pipes and feet included. If possible, these pipes should be driven into the lake bottom. If not possible, the stairs can be weighted with sand bags on the feet.

NEW Sectional Stair Design

The new design is your stairs and railings made with sections of 1, 2 or 3 step segments. This concept is more forgiving if you have a change in the gravel level in your location or measure incorrectly when ordering. You also have the option of removing the bottom end of your stairs for winter ice movement. These sectional stair segments are easy to transport by hand into the location and they stack on a pallet for affordable shipping.

Aluminum Dock Stairs

Looking for safe access to your dock or the water? Our aluminum 3 foot wide stairs provide comfortable steps with a 7 inch rise, 12 inch run, a gradual 30º slope, anti-slip surface and optional hand rails. Place on a bank to the shore with the optional Shore Mount Kit (#9700) and a ramp that closes the gap between your path and the top tread. Stairs can be attached to the top of a sea-wall or attach to the side of a dock. Leveling legs at the bottom end are included. The stair treads are made with perforated decking, (fiberglass reinforced polypropylene) with a perforated surface that allows waves to break up through and its anti-slip texture feels good under your feet. Your stairs can be ordered by the number of treads required for your specific application.

To determine the number of steps for your stairs. measure the height from the top to the bottom in inches. take that number and divide it by the number 7. Take that number and subtract one. The answer is the number of steps you’ll need. We step down from the dock onto our first step and this is why we ask you to subtract one. When measuring for your stairs, remember that each step is 12″ away from your top platform. “For example” If you calculated 8 steps, you want to measure the height 8′ away from the platform. divide that number by our 7″ rise in each step and the answer should be close to 9
Locating the spot 8′ away from the platform can be done with a long straight board extended off the top of the platform with a level. Our stairs are fixed at 30º so in some places a landing or ramp is needed to extend over and above before the stairs can pitch downward to the ground level. We know this can be a challenge in many locations so don’t hesitate to call with your questions.

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From Destin’s welcoming greeting when we entered the store, through the dock design process, delivery and installation by Tino to the final product… the entire experience was professional but also stress-free and fun. Best of all, we got the dock of our dreams.

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...LOVE THE PRODUCT, super high quality! Shipping to Alabama was great! Love my "Great Northern Dock" stairs down here in the south!

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I worked with Gretta ordering the dock stairs descending into the water. Since I could not see the product, I was a little nervous ordering on my own. Gretta helped answer all my questions, and helped me figure out the best system for my situation! I don’t think I would have purchased had she not been such a great help. LOVE THE PRODUCT, super high quality! Shipping to Alabama was great! Love my “Great Northern Dock” stairs down here in the south!

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Great Northern Docks is a first-class company with the best product on the market. As one of the larger dock installation companies in southern Maine I have worked directly with Great Northern for years. Their product is unmatched in Quality, Longevity and Look. There is no application or shoreline their docks can’t accommodate. Not only are Great Northern Docks in a class by themselves they are also the most installer friendly dock systems on the market. My dock business has been exclusively with Great Northern for years and they will always be the only company I will work with. From start to finish you will never be disappointed investing in a Great Northern dock system.

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Shoreline Solutions LLC
Maine

I just wanted to thank you for your help.  I LOVE my dock stairs! I was nervous to order a big ticket item half the country away but your kind attitude and help

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I just wanted to thank you for your help.  I LOVE my dock stairs! I was nervous to order a big ticket item half the country away but your kind attitude and helpful answers gave me a sense of security. I just wanted to thank you for your help.  So, all the way from Minnesota,  I send a shout out: “Yay for Seth! ”Thanks again,

Linda
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Linda
Minnesota

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I purchased a new dock this season from Great Northern Docks and was extremely happy with the quality and service. From the initial site review, where the team came out and created options on paper, to the prompt delivery, everything went smoothly. When my installers were short some pipe, I called and GND quickly cut a 20’ pipe into two pieces and had it ready to go within the hour for no extra charge. They also gave me a refund for a few extra pieces that I had left over after installation.The dock itself is great looking, well constructed, and very functional for fun summer days on the lake; whether boating or just relaxing on the dock. Thank you GND!

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Lindsay and the team at Great Northern Docks provided excellent support and guidance in the entire process of selecting the appropriate dock that meets our needs and budget. Assembly was straightforward and the quality of the material as well as the craftsmanship was excellent. My wife and I are looking forward to adding additional accessories next year.

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