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Shovel Point Trail

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 4.9 (15)
  1. Areas
  2. MN
  3. …Northeast Minnesota
  4. …Beaver Bay
  5. Tettegouche State Park
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“A trail showcasing unique terrain formed by ancient lava flows. ”

Kevin Killingbeck
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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

Point to Point

729' 222 m

High

629' 192 m

Low

107' 33 m

Up

164' 50 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

17%

Max Grade (10°)

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Features Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildlife

To protect this unique area, please stay on the trail.

Description

The Shovel Point Trail can be accessed behind the visitor center at Tettegouche State Park. This is an amazing trail that runs through an area supporting three different microclimates with unique terrain formed by ancient lava flows that created mountains and were later eroded by glaciers.

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Land Manager: MN DNR - Tettegouche State Park

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Kevin Killingbeck
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  4.9 from 15 votes

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A little lady perches above Lake Superior on Shovel Point
Aug 22, 2017 near Silver Bay, MN
Enjoy the beautiful North Shore near Shovel Point.
Mar 16, 2017 near Silver Bay, MN

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Apr 7, 2023
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Aug 19, 2022
Randy Turner
Aug 14, 2022
Ryan F
Nice view of the coast 0.7mi
Sep 28, 2021
Stephanie Zylstra
Oct 2, 2020
Lizzie Meyer
Sep 5, 2020
Danita Priebe
Aug 2, 2020
Emily Olson
Feb 15, 2020
Alexis Bombardo
0.7mi

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