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best hiking on Lake Superior✨🥾⤵️ 1) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshores “Lakeshore Trail”: Part of the NCT, this trail can be done as a thru hike or by shorter day trips and features a number of great views along the Pictured Rocks Cliffs (I recommend the Coves hike and Chapel Basin!) 2) high falls, Tettegouche state park Big waterfall, big views, east hike ✨ (also it’s said “tett- eh - GOOCH” nog “tett-eh- Gucci” please please please!!) 3) Sawtooth Mountains Lake Superior’s ancient Sawtooth Range has a number of incredible views! Both of the pictured hikes are well off the beaten path and weren’t at all crowded on peak fall weekends (check out my free trail guides linked in bio for a full hiking trail list of the area) 4) split rock lighthouse This popular state park has the best Lake Superior hiking for families, with easy, well-maintained trails leading to beautiful lookouts! 5) the apostle islands Some of the best hiking and paddling in the region is tucked away on these remote islands. The catch? Water access only, and there’s no ferry to get out there, AND Lake Superior is considered an advanced coastal kayaking route. I guided here for a few years and personally pulled a handful of unprepared paddlers out of the water, and the area has been known to take kayakers lives. For detailed hiking, paddling, and camping guides on Lake Superior & beyond, check out the Midwest Adventure eBook bundle, linked in bio💫 📍Land Stolen from the Ojibwe Nation #hiking #lakesuperior #greatlakes #explore
maddymarqmaddymarq
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my favorite Minnesota hikes✨⤵️ 🥾 Tettegouche State Park Hiking options ranging from easy to difficult with overlooks, waterfalls, lakeside hiking and more! State park pass required! Check out High Falls, Shovel Point, and Mount Trudee 🥾 The Border Route Trail 65-mile hiking trail through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness featuring difficult terrain and beautiful overlooks & waterfalls! Permits required 🥾 Day Hiking the Superior Hiking Trail! The Superior Hiking Trail runs 300 miles from Duluth to the Canadian Border, and there are tons of beautiful day hiking options along the way! Check out Pincushion Mountain, Caribou Falls Spur, Bean & Bear Loop, and more! For more Northern Minnesota hiking trails, sunset spots, waterfalls, free campsites, and more, check out the Midwest Adventure eBook Bundle, linked in my bio💫 📍Ojibwe Land #hiking #adventure #minnesota
maddymarqmaddymarq
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This is the view of High Falls. Taking the hike down the steep steps is not easy. If you’re not in top shape, I would not recommend it. But the view from the bottom is nicer. The overall hike to High Falls from the Visitor Center takes over an hour. It has lots of steep steps and loose rock and tree roots. If you’re elderly or not good and walking , don’t do it. Hills are very steep! If you do go, bring bug spray and a bottle of water. You’re going to need both. In my opinion, you can see just as nice waterfalls at Gooseberry, without the long and strenuous hike. But if you want a hard workout, this trail is it.
John DurhamJohn Durham
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A great, moderately challenging trail hike that's well worth your time. Views along the way of coniferous and aspen-heavy forest, Two Step Falls, and other overlooks of the Baptism River all lead to the absolute gem that is High Falls. The bridge is out at the very top but it's not a huge loss: the best views are had from the base of the falls, where you can hop on the rocks, look for crayfish, and dip your toes in the cold, clear water while taking in the sight of Minnesota's tallest waterfall.
Emily MillsEmily Mills
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Super pretty waterfall, and it isn't very far to hike to the falls--only about half a mile. Definitely kid and pet friendly, but please keep your dog on a leash! The trail is well maintained, and there are multiple look out points. There is even a cool suspended bridge that you can walk across to get to the other side of the falls, and it was pretty neat. You can swim if you want, so bring a bathing suit!
Brianne RogersBrianne Rogers
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Nice visit, but they should more accurately calculate walking distances for those folks that it might impact. Myself and my family were fine, but people with issues might be affected by the extra walk to where they start tracking distances. The views were great, facilities such as bridges and platforms were great. Enjoyed the visit.
Dan BDan B
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