Palisade Head
Wandering around

Palisade Head is a must see stop along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota.

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The short steep drive from Highway 61 will give you amazing views of the cliffs and shoreline of this part of Lake Superior.

Approach

From the stoplight on Hwy 61 near Silver Bay Minnesota, head north on Hwy 61 2.7 miles to the turnoff for Palisade Head.

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Take a right on the Palisade Head road and follow the steep narrow road 0.4 miles to the parking lot.

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Coordinates for the hike: 47.3201530,-91.2112640

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Parking / Trailhead amenities

The parking lot is paved, level, and has an amazing view. There are no facilities near the parking lot.

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Trail observations

There isn't any trail to follow - just wander around and admire the view.

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Trail statistics

The trail is 0.09 miles long. The sum of all the uphill climbs is 4 feet.

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Trail waypoints

0.00 mi	Shovel point	Shovel Point from Palisade Head
0.02 mi	Long views	Shovel Point from Palisade Head
0.03 mi	Fall to water	Palisade Head
0.08 mi	Wild shoreline	Shovel Point from Palisade Head