bike rider on gitch gami bike trail along shore of Lake Superior between gooseberry falls and split rock lighthouose

 

Ride the Gitchi Gami Trail

mile 51.3

Parking gets to be overflowing on busy summer days at the state parks, so start your bike ride in Beaver Bay. Park at the rest area near the river and ride 14.1 miles to Gooseberry Falls Park and back [same distance] with stops at the waterfalls of the Gooseberry River, Split Rock Lighthouse,  and the beach at Iona’s Scientific and Natural Area. Grab a a bite to eat after [or before] in Beaver Bay.

 

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