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 Bluebell, a common wildflower along the North Shore |
Beaver
Bay to Silver Bay part of the Superior Hiking Trail LOCATION From Hwy 61 in Beaver Bay, drive north on Lax Lake Rd (Co. Rd. 4) .8 miles TRAILHEAD East side of the road at the snowmobile trail LENGTH 4.7 miles one-way to Penn Blvd, just north of Silver Bay LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY Moderate HIGHLIGHTS 2.25-mile round-trip hike to waterfalls of the Beaver River continue on to Sulheim's Overlook, a rock outcrop with nearly full-circle views, through a birch forest, along a ridgeline and past a beaver pond AMENITIES outhouse at trailhead in Beaver Bay MAPS Superior Hiking Trail Guide, maps at visitor centers |
 Shovel Point on Lake Superior |
Tettegouche
State Park LOCATION On Hwy 61, 5 miles north of Silver Bay TRAILHEAD At parking lots in wayside or follow the road through the park to interior trails LENGTH 23 miles of total trails LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY Easy to more difficult HIGHLIGHTS lots of short walks from the visitor center - features overlooks of Lake Superior and the mouth of the Baptism River one-mile spur out to Shovel Point on Lake Superior inland loops head to the High Falls, inland lakes and overlooks AMENITIES restrooms and picnic area MAPS at the state park, and trails are marked summer trail map (344kb - 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 rain gear *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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