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.

The AdventureThe work is done. According to The Photographer’s Ephemeris (app.photoephemeris.com) the sun will rise at 7:11 AM. You grab your gear, a hot beverage, and set out for the open road. Scenic 61 follows the shore of Lake Superior all the way from Duluth to Two Harbors, MN. The drive up offers multiple stunning views of the world’s largest freshwater lake. As you drive you notice that ...

The Gitchi-Gami is a paved bike path that will eventually extend from Two Harbors to Grand Marais. As it currently stands (2015), there's a really great segment that starts in Gooseberry Falls State Park and runs all the way to the town of Beaver Bay (total of 16 miles one way). I chose to do a shorter section and bike the 8 miles (one way) from Gooseberry Falls State Park to Split Rock State ...

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

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.You can stop by the Visitor’s Center to pick up a map of the park, visit some of the exhibits they have,...

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 snow works fine and is easier to handle, but it's just not as fun.Almost all of the Minnesota State Par...

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. Begin your hike from the Visitor Center and follow signs for the Upper Falls. The trail starts out pave...