Crosby Manitou State Park: A Tough Hike
At George H. Crosby Manitou State Park, designed for backpackers not cars, you’re in for a challenging hike to reach the Manitou River cascade. And from there, it gets a lot tougher.
Superior Hiking Trail
The Stunning Views at Jay Cooke State Park
Some of the most dramatic landscapes in Minnesota are along the St. Louis River in Jay Cooke State Park.
Short Hike to the Falls, Cascade River State Park
The waterfall of the Cascade River State Park is a short hike from the North Shore’s Highway 61. A beautiful contrast to the black basalt stone of the gorge.
The Oberg Mountain Trail: Fall Colors on the North Shore
A walk around the Oberg Mountain Trail near Tofte will give you great views of the North Shore fall colors below.
Temperance River State Park
The deep gorge of the Temperance River, carved over millennia in the hard basalt, is a dramatic backdrop for several waterfalls, and a great hike.
Gooseberry Falls State Park
One of the most popular stopping spots as you make your way up the North Shore of Lake Superior, Gooseberry Falls makes for an easy walk and a rewarding view.
The Devil’s Kettle, Judge C.R. Magney State Park
It’s a bit of a hike, and a lot of steps, to see one of the real geological oddities of Minnesota, the Devil’s Kettle at Magney State Park.