Gooseberry Falls State Park
Gooseberry Falls State Park is located at 3206 Highway 61, Two Harbors, MN 55616, approximately 13 miles northeast of Two Harbors on MN-61. The park straddles the Gooseberry River as it descends over five distinct waterfalls before reaching Lake Superior, with the Upper and Lower Falls visible from a short loop trail under 0.5 miles. The Joseph N. Alexander Visitor Center (built 1996, native stone and timber) offers exhibits on North Shore geology and wildlife, clean flush restrooms, potable water, a gift shop, and a staffed information desk. A rest area directly attached to the park entrance off MN-61 makes it a no-stop-cost break point even without paying park admission.
The most popular day-stop on MN-61 for good reason: free restrooms, waterfalls within a five-minute walk of the parking lot, a solid visitor center with North Shore context, and a well-maintained lot that handles large groups of riders. The falls-to-lake short trail is ideal for a leg-stretch between Duluth and Silver Bay.
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