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eagle
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


gooseberry riverWaterfalls on the Gooseberry River
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
Two Harbors Schroeder/
Temperance Area
Gunflint Trail
Gooseberry Falls State Park Tofte Area Kadunce/Magney Area
Split Rock Lighthouse Area Lutsen/Cascade Area Grand Portage Area
Silver Bay/Tettegouche Area Grand Marais/
Pincushion Area
Lodge-to-Lodge Hiking
Manitou State Park Area Eagle Mountain/BWCA Superior Hiking Trail


north shore map 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


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