Hearts in Hawai'i
State Park #2--Gooseberry Falls State Park
10/9/2004
There are 65 State Parks in Minnesota and Gooseberry Falls State Park is perhaps the most iconic (some could make an argument for Split Rock State Park further up the North Shore) with a wonderfall series of waterfalls and hiking trails to be explored. On this day, we checked out a few waterfalls before heading toward Lake Superior on the Gitchi Gummi Trail. This 1.2 mile loop runs above the Gooseberry River leading to a very nice viewpoint near Agate Beach on Lake Superior. It then turns inland, eventually rejoining the main trail near the Middle and Lower Falls.
In the autumn, the views can be extraordinary but it's an enjoyable hike any time of year.
The Gitchi Gummi Trail runs on top of these cliffs, viewed from the River View Trail
Fantastic autumn colors! From the Gitchi Gummi Trail
The Gooseberry River from the Gitchi Gummi Trail
Mouth of the Gooseberry River at Lake Superior
Lake Superior Bluffs from the end of the River View Trail
Gooseberry River from the River View Trail
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