
Eagle pausing near Wolf Rock |
Castle
Danger
part of the
Superior Hiking Trail
LOCATION
From
Hwy 61 just past mile marker 36. drive north on Silver Creek
617 to parking
TRAILHEAD
Right
side of parking lot
LENGTH
8.5
miles one-way to Gooseberry Falls State Park
LEVEL
OF DIFFICULTY
Moderate
HIGHLIGHTS
2.5-mile
round trip hike to Crow Creek Valley overlook includes spectacular
full-circle views from Wolf Rock (.5 mile from trailhead)
entire trail includes above plus overlooks of the Gooseberry
River and Lake
Superior
especially pretty during fall colors
AMENITIES
bathrooms,
phones and visitor center at the State Park
MAPS
Superior
Hiking Trail
Guide, maps at visitor centers |
Waterfalls on the Gooseberry River
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Gooseberry
Falls State Park
LOCATION
From
Hwy 61, 12 miles north of Two Harbors, with parking at the visitor
center
TRAILHEAD
From
the visitor center
LENGTH
18
miles of total trails
LEVEL
OF DIFFICULTY
Moderate
t increased difficulty (due to length & steepness)
HIGHLIGHTS
waterfalls,
waterfalls and more waterfalls!
AMENITIES
bathrooms,
phones, water and picnic sites at the visitor center
MAPS
at
the state park, and trails are marked
summer
trail map(292kb
- will take about 90 sec to download) |
Click on a location
below for Hiking Trails in that area
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Hiking Checklist
*Obtain a map & familiarize yourself with the trail
*Allow an hour for each two to three miles of trail
*Let someone know your route and expected return time
*Carry water, high-energy snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent,
a flashlight and raingear
*Wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots
*Always pack out what you bring in - dispose of trash responsibly
*Trails cross private, county, state and federal lands - please respect this
*Consider bringing binoculars and a camera
*Use common sense |
Here are links to everything you need for your next North Shore visit!
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