Gitchi-Gami State Bike Trail (GGST) – Gooseberry Falls Start Point

When completed, the Gitchi-Gami State Trail (GGST) will be an 88-mile non-motorized, paved recreational trail between Two Harbors and Grand Marais, Minnesota, along Lake Superior’s beautiful and historic North Shore. Several segments of the trail, totaling over 29 miles, are complete. A new section between Silver Bay and the West Road in Beaver Bay, just east of the Beaver Bay trailhead, was completed in summer 2012 and was officially opened in June 2013.* Another short segment connecting the tunnel under Hwy 34 with the Lutsen Ski Hill Road was completed this fall.** Keep up with trail progress on this website.

With the construction of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail, as well as wide shoulders on portions of Highway 61 and paved state and county roads, the North Shore of Lake Superior is becoming a premier bicycling destination. The trail is also popular with walkers, joggers and skaters. There is no fee or trail pass required to use the trail, although parking in the state parks does require a daily or annual pass.

The Gitchi-Gami Trail Association (GGTA) is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization formed to work with the Minnesota Departments of Transportation and Natural Resources in the planning, development, construction, maintenance, and promotion of the trail, and to organize trail activities, including the Annual Ride. 

Most Scenic Section – 14.6 Miles – Gooseberry Falls to Beaver Bay

The 14.6-mile segment of the GGST between Gooseberry Falls State Park and Beaver Bay is the longest and most scenic of the currently completed trail segments. A spur trail connects to the historic Split Rock Lighthouse. The GGST can be accessed at five designated  trailheads along this segment: at the lower level parking lot within Gooseberry Falls State Park, the present southwest terminus of the trail; at the Visitors Center at Gooseberry Falls State Park; at Twin Points wayside; at the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitors Center; and at the Beaver River trailhead in Beaver Bay, the present northeast terminus of the trail segment. The Visitors Center trailheads offer parking, restroom facilities and drinking water. Restaurants, restroom facilities and other amenities are available in Beaver Bay.

 Map Note

Check out the map link below. When you arrive at the page, roll over the boxed areas for a blow up and detail of the information.

Gitchi-Gami Bike Trail Map
 
Gitchi-Gami State Trail Home Page
 
Progress Report

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