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Gooseberry Falls – Beaver River loop from Gooseberry Falls State Park

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United States

Minnesota

Lake County

Gooseberry Falls – Beaver River loop from Gooseberry Falls State Park

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Gooseberry Falls – Beaver River loop from Gooseberry Falls State Park

02:55

45.2km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 33.4 km for 179 m

After 33.6 km for 53 m

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Parking

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704 m

Gooseberry Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This is a premier waterfall on the Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior. There is an excellent rest stop/visitor center on location as well.

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3.82 km

Red pebble beach

Highlight • Beach

7.53 km

Beach

10.1 km

Day Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Day Hill near Duluth, MN is a mysterious and scenic spot that will intrigue hikers. This hill is named after Frank Day, a Duluth businessman who built a stone fireplace …

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21.8 km

Beaver River

Highlight • River

Crossing the Beaver River Bridge outside the town of Beaver Bay. The river cascades its final steps before it joins Lake Superior.

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22.7 km

Beaver Bay - Lake Superior

Highlight • Lake

You're never far from the waters of the lake, riding along Beaver Bay, from Silver Bay Marina to the mouth of the Beaver River, the views of the lakeshore landscape are spectacular.

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25.1 km

Cove Point Crossings

Highlight • Restaurant

Cove Point Crossings restaurant is conveniently located on the Gitchi-Gami Trail just outside Beaver Bay.

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35.8 km

Gitchi-Gami State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Hikers who follow the Gitchi-Gami State Trail in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park will be rewarded with stunning views of Lake Superior and the iconic lighthouse. The trail is a …

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39.8 km

Iona’s Beach Scientific and Natural Area

Highlight • Beach

Iona's Beach Scientific and Natural Area include a 300-yard beach. Activities include swimming (be prepared for cold water), fishing, bird watching, and biking on the Gitchi Gami State Trail.

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45.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.3 km

1.46 km

634 m

551 m

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

16.5 km

634 m

356 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Gooseberry Falls – Beaver River loop from Gooseberry Falls State Park

Gooseberry Falls

Red pebble beach

Day Hill

Beaver River

Beaver Bay - Lake Superior

Cove Point Crossings

Gitchi-Gami State Trail

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