Where’s a great place to get out of the car, stretch your legs, get your feet on the trail, and begin to immerse yourself in the natural landscape of Minnesota’s scenic North Shore?

Get a head start on your outdoor adventures, and get some trail time on your way to North Shore Camping Co!

Find this trailhead at the Wayside Rest at the southernmost portion of the park on Highway 61.

Forest trail with signs leading to lake underpass.
Informational sign in wooded area about Split Rock.

Hugging the hillside above the Split Rock River, the Superior Hiking Trail to the Split Rock Loop Trail allows you to slowly leave the sounds of traffic and noise behind as you descend into the the forest.

Person hiking on forest trail with trail sign.
White flower blooming among green leaves and twigs.
Wooden Split Rock Loop trail sign in forest.

Descending the stairs to the river’s edge and waterfall brings you to a bridge from which to enjoy the view. Stay here and soak it all in, and then make your way to back to the car and North Shore Camping Co.

Forest waterfall and rocky creek scene
Waterfall cascading over dark rocks