The Little-Known Cove In Minnesota You Can Only Reach By Hiking This 1-Mile Trail
By Betsy Rathburn|Published December 21, 2021
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Betsy Rathburn
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
If you’ve spent any time on the North Shore, you may believe you’ve already discovered all of the most interesting destinations. The most popular parks, such as Gooseberry Falls or Tettegouche, are often crowded with visitors. And even some lesser-known spots like Iona’s Beach and Black Beach are still visited by many. That’s where the place we’d like to feature today comes in. It’s a little-known cove in northern Minnesota that you can only reach by hiking a 1-mile trail. Sound good? Read on below to learn more.
Sugarloaf Cove is a little-known cove on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It’s near the town of Schroeder, about 75 miles north of Duluth on Highway 61. The cove is part of the Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center.
Visitors to this place will find a lot of beauty, as is to be expected on the North Shore. Being a cove, the land curves around the water, creating a small bay that is easy to hike to. There’s also an interpretive center where you can learn more about the area.
As you hike, you’ll come across many beautiful areas. A lovely pine plantation lines much of the trail. In the past, this area was used to harvest trees for a paper company. Today, it stands as a beautiful forested area. Many other plants are found in this area as well, from other types of trees to low shrubs and more.
As you walk, you’ll eventually come to the choppy waters of Lake Superior. Across the cove, you’ll spot Sugarloaf Point. This area of dark rocks juts out into the lake. From a distance, it’s absolutely beautiful.
Soon, you’ll end up standing on Sugarloaf Point itself. This area includes a cobble beach. Though it is not sandy, this rocky beach is truly beautiful. There is no set path here, and visitors are able to explore the point as they like.
Other areas along the trail include Sugarloaf Creek, a cliff overlook, and more. Each is a wonderful example of the wild, weather-worn landscape that you’ll find along the North Shore.
Have you ever heard of Sugarloaf Cove? For more information about Sugarloaf Cove, visit their website and Facebook page. And if you know of any other interesting, little-known nature areas in Minnesota, let us know by nominating them!
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