shovel point

256natalieb

We have been going up to the North Shore for many years and just made our way to Shovel Point. This is now one of our favorite places! With a short hike you will be on top of a cliff that has fabulous views of Lake Superior alone with Silver Bay. We enjoyed our time spend sitting on the cliff taking everything in and how perfect this spot was for fall foilage!

lakwatsera2014

I had a bruised rib that made me go slower.....the steps were well spaced, worth the pain bec the views were spectacular.The cliffs were as vertical as palisade head (the latter was more dramatic and taller). With a zoom lens, you can still take good shots of a few sea caves. We arrived a week early, so Autumn colors were anemic. Take the opposite trail to the lake beach just for a contrast.

Oldmrhare

One of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Traveled the North Shore many times but somehow missed this lovely spot. The hike starts from an easy stop off of 61 to a beautiful new state park center that doubles as a rest stop. It's a bit of a hike up as others have mentioned here but you can stop off at points to rest and you are rewarded with spectacular vistas of Lake Superior and the coast line. Well worth the stop!!

C0untryfan

Maybe it's my age showing, but when we started this trail up I did not know that there would be sooooo many stairs. The view from the top was good, but I found other spots along the Lake Superior shoreline with equally good views and easier access. The stairs were very well-maintained; there were just too many of them for my knees.

509patb

Amazing views & some of the best photo ops along the lake. One of our favorite stops when visiting. Previous reviews are spot on. If you walk right from the parking lot the trail will take you down to Baptism River & the rocky "beach". Some people were swimming during our trip. There are overlooks along the way from the river to shovel point. Lots of steps, good workout! Definitely keep kids close!!

509jimg

Shovel point is about 200 feet above Lake Superior and definitely worth the walk. Park in the north parking lot in the Tettegouche State park and the trail starts about 100 yards to the east. Trail is good for just about every age because the state has boardwalks and stairs.Keep the children close to you because there are some very dangerous cliffs!!!

gottdownunder

you must do this hike - great views of the coast...lots of stairs, but worth the effort. And that's all I have to say about that...

Thowen

A great 1 mile hike with several stopping points that have beautiful sights. They have spent a lot of time recently updating the trails and they are in great shape. They are building a new visitor center that will make the hike shorter when completed. The trail has areas with lots of steps to take into consideration but it is a great workout. Go all the way to the point and you will see a panoramic view of Lake Superior. Enjoy

MNGerbs

In Tettegouche State Park just off Highway 61 about 4 miles past the Silver Bay lights. Located in the Palisade Valley with great views of Lake Superior. As of today (7/29/13) a new visitor center is being built thus the parking area is restricted, however, the area can be accessed via the temporary park entrance which is marked.

CMKBD

We like Shovel Point and continue to recommend it. Unfortunately, the hike has become more of a "walk" since the majority of the trail is boards and stairs. It loses a bit of it's charm because of this. We understand that this helps with trail erosion but if you want to "hike" there are other trails that provide more of a real hiking experience. Nevertheless, the end view is always first rate.

349markr

Great lake views. Summer 2013 the visitor center is closed, so harder to access. Watch out for nesting falcon signs.

katies418

Would have been more excited if it wasn't so foggy. Couldn't see much but still a nice trail. Minnesota Parks does a great job with their trail system and this didn't disappoint.

Musicteacher66

Nice new boardwalks make the hike to Shovel Point easier - this is a beautiful natural area with spectacular views of Lake Superior.

deerfan

Shovel Point is an interessting and fun walk at Tettegouche. The scenery is beautiful on the whole walk. It can get a bit breezy out on the overlook deck, but so much fun to watch the waves hit the rock on really windy days.

Minnesotapip

This is a short walk to incredible views. Because this Point juts out a bit into Lake Superior you have views that look back and along the cliffs of the shore - incredible!