This is a lighthouse for adventures and homeless people. At land there is really nice parking, a functional bathroom and a decent beach. To get to the lighthouse however, you need to hike across a few hundred feet of large rocks, which is fun to be perfectly honest, but it isn't what I expected. There are remnants of what looks to be walkway anchors and there are blankets in small caves for homeless people, which isn't a big deal to the average visitor. The lighthouse itself looks better from a distance, because when you get up close you see nothing but broken glass and graffiti. However the views are definitely worth it, as you can see the island from the northern end, and you get a pretty good view of Duluth as well lake Superior itself. For a place that is over 100 years old, it's still holding up well enough to be...
Read moreThis is a fantastic area, with great views, primarily about the lighthouse: from close, or far, you can see it quite clear. If you're able, and feel intrepid, and the weather is not inclimate you can travel across the rocks and visit the lighthouse exterior safely! From there you have some fantastic all around views of the taconite (iron) ore docks and the portals for Superior into Lake Superior! You also have a great view of the beach area, and various boats and water activities, and sometimes some great cloud peeping. Please do not try to scale out on the rocks during winter time, it would be extremely trying, and possible you could bring harm to...
Read moreProbably not for the faint of heart. Be aware that the total walk from the parking lot is 1700ft and the section of boulders is over 1000ft long. Not to discourage you, but just so you are aware, it can be a bit of a walk out involving large gaps between boulders and very uneven footing. Probably not safe for kids younger than teenagers unless it is an especially calm day. Going on a windy day, you realize how exposed you are and how far of a walk it is. Because the lighthouse is straight ahead, you also never really get a good view of the whole shape. -If you want to take pictures, the Minnesota side at the end of park point probably...
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