North Shore Hiking & Relaxation
🥾 Adventure by Day, Comfort by Night
Located near some of the most scenic hiking trails along Minnesota’s North Shore, our cozy retreat is the perfect home base for outdoor enthusiasts. After a day of exploring rugged paths, breathtaking overlooks, and serene forest routes, come back to unwind in comfort. Whether you're sipping a warm drink on the deck or curling up by the fire, Superior Lakeview offers the ideal setting to relax, recharge, and soak in the beauty of the Northwoods.
🥾 North Shore Hiking Guide: Duluth to Grand Marais
Duluth Area Trails
- Enger Park Trails
- Length: 1–2 miles (various short loops)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Highlights: Enger Tower views overlooking Duluth and Lake Superior, gardens, picnic areas.
- Notes: Great for families and casual hikers.
- Hartley Nature Center Trails
- Length: 1–5 miles (multiple interconnected trails)
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Highlights: Forest, wetlands, wildlife viewing.
- Notes: Educational center with programs.
- Chester Park & Amity Creek Trails
- Length: ~3 miles loop
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Highlights: Multiple small waterfalls along Amity Creek, wooded trails.
- Notes: Urban forest hiking with great fall colors.
Two Harbors Area
- Agate Bay Trail
- Length: 1 mile (round trip)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Highlights: Lake Superior shoreline, views of the Breakwater Lighthouse.
- Notes: Flat and family-friendly.
- Two Harbors Breakwater Trail
- Length: 1.5 miles (round trip)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Highlights: Walk on the breakwater, great fishing spots, and sunsets.
- Notes: Wear sturdy shoes; can be windy.
Gooseberry Falls State Park (Mile 39.5)
- Gooseberry Falls Trail Loop
- Length: 3 miles (loop covering all falls)
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Highlights: Lower, Middle, Upper, and High Falls; river views; historic CCC structures.
- Notes: Well-marked trails with boardwalks and stairs.
- High Falls Trail
- Length: 0.5 miles (round trip)
- Difficulty: Moderate (steep sections)
- Highlights: View Minnesota’s 5th highest waterfall.
- Notes: Short but steep; wear good shoes.
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park (Mile 46)
- Split Rock Lighthouse Trail
- Length: 3 miles (round trip)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Highlights: Lighthouse views, Lake Superior cliffs, wildflowers.
- Notes: Interpretive signs along the trail.
Tettegouche State Park (Mile 58.5)
- High Falls of Baptism River Trail
- Length: 2 miles (round trip)
- Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous (rocky terrain)
- Highlights: Minnesota’s highest waterfall (70 ft), scenic river gorge.
- Notes: Use caution near cliffs.
- Shovel Point Trail
- Length: 4 miles (round trip)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Highlights: Stunning Lake Superior views from cliffs, wildflowers, wildlife.
- Notes: Good for photography and birdwatching.
Temperance River State Park (Mile 80.4)
- Temperance River Trail
- Length: 3 miles (one way to mouth of river)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Highlights: Waterfalls, cascades, river gorge, rugged shoreline.
- Notes: Rocky and uneven terrain.
- Temperance River Loop Trail
- Length: 5 miles (loop)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Highlights: Combination of river views, forest, and shoreline.
- Notes: Great for birdwatching.
Carlton Peak Trail (Mile 83)
- Carlton Peak Trail
- Length: 3.3 miles (loop)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Highlights: Panoramic Lake Superior views from 1,280 ft summit, forest scenery.
- Notes: Some steep rocky sections.
Lutsen Area Trails (Mile 85)
- Lutsen Mountain Trails
- Length: Varies, 1–5 miles
- Difficulty: Easy to Strenuous
- Highlights: Hiking, mountain biking, ziplining in summer; skiing in winter.
- Notes: Check resort for trail maps and activities.
Cascade River State Park (Mile 95)
- Cascade River Trail
- Length: 10 miles (one way to river mouth)
- Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
- Highlights: Multiple waterfalls and cascades, river views, rugged wilderness.
- Notes: Bring water and be prepared for rocky terrain.
Grand Marais Area
- Artist’s Point Trail
- Length: 0.5 miles (round trip)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Highlights: Iconic harbor and Lake Superior views.
- Notes: Perfect for families and sunset photos.
Nearby (West of Grand Marais)
- Eagle Mountain Trail
- Length: 7 miles (round trip)
- Difficulty: Strenuous
- Highlights: Highest point in Minnesota (2,301 ft), panoramic views.
- Notes: Steep with rocky sections; bring plenty of water.
- Judge C.R. Magney State Park Trails
- Length: 1–5 miles (various loops)
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate