View of Split Rock Lighthouse loop from Split Rock Lighthouse

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

Minnesota

Lake County

View of Split Rock Lighthouse loop from Split Rock Lighthouse

Easy

4.5

(9152)

9,153

hikers

View of Split Rock Lighthouse loop from Split Rock Lighthouse

00:19

1.14km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

568 m

View of Split Rock Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

You need to take a spur trail toward the lake shore to get to this highlight and its unobstructed view of the light house.

Tip by

1.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

737 m

351 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

663 m

351 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

13°C

7°C

84 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 38.0 km/h

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Comments

February 26, 2025,Hike to Split Rock Lighthouse Viewpoint 2025-02-26

This trail is a short hike to a popular photo spot of the Split Rock Lighthouse. The trail was a bit treacherous due to ice, but we wore our traction devices, which worked great.

This real-life hike is #27 on our virtual hiking tour of The South West Coast Path from Land's End to Portloe, which you can follow at: …