The Best Hiking in Two Harbors

Random Lighthouse is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Two Harbors, Minnesota.

Superior Hiking Trail: Crow Creek is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Two Harbors, Minnesota.

Superior Hiking Trail: Gooseberry River, The Nestor Grade, and Wolf Rock is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Two Harbors, Minnesota.

Gitchi Gummi Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Beaver Bay, Minnesota.

Although there are dozens of ways to do this trip and I encourage you to explore, I suggest one hike that I think does a good job of introducing this areas to new visitors. If you are planning on snowshoeing like I suggest, try to get a day with a good amount of fresh snow (6+ inches). Packed sno...

Gooseberry Falls State Park is the first State Park you hit traveling up the North Shore after leaving Duluth. Located 13 miles north of Two Harbors on Highway 61, Gooseberry Falls State Park a quick turn off of the highway which is very well marked with signs. Follow signs for Falls parking. Beg...

Fifth Falls and Superior Hiking Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Two Harbors, Minnesota.

Superior Hiking Trail: Split Rock Ridge is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beaver Bay, Minnesota.

Beginning at the Split Rock Wayside rest stop, start your hike up the Spur Trail. About half a mile in, the Spur Trail will junction with the Superior Hiking Trail. The trail gradually ascends along the west side of the Split Rock River. Within the first mile, you will cross over a small bridg...

On November 28, 1905, a violent storm hit Split Rock Point on the North Shore of Lake Superior. While large storms aren't unusual at Split Rock, this particular storm resulted in the destruction of twenty-nine ships on the lake in a single day, prompting the construction of Split Rock Lighthouse....

Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Duluth, Minnesota.

East and West Amity Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Duluth, Minnesota.

Lester River Trail and Amity East is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Duluth, Minnesota.

It’s located on Highway 13 on the outskirts of Port Wing, WI. If you are coming from the west, you’ll see a sign on your right for the park. This will be before you get to the town of Port Wing.  If you are coming from the East on Highway 13, you will pass through the town and it’s shortly after ...

Chester Creek is a prime example of how Duluth, MN values the many green spaces within its borders. The trailhead to Chester Creek is easy to find. Right on the corner of 14th ave east and 4th st, across from Burrito Union.  For those of you without another form of transportation, there is a bus ...

Leave from the carpark on Superior Hiking Trail. The trail climbs a little before descending into a valley and winding around the hills. In about 2.5 miles, you will reach a clearing with an overlook above Bean Lake. At around 3.6 miles you will see a communal campsite on the right, with a number...