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Palisade Head, Beaver Bay

4.8

#26 of 141 in Nature in Minnesota

Must see · Geologic Formation · Nature / Park

Palisade Head is a large rock formation on the North Shore of Lake Superior in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is within Tettegouche State Park but not contiguous with the rest of that park. Palisade Head is located at milepost 57 on scenic Minnesota State Highway 61 in Lake County, approximately 54 miles (86 km) northeast of Duluth and 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Silver Bay.

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By TravelingSoccerLoon

Spectacular views of the North Shore of Lake Superior including Shovel Point from this elevated point projecting into the lake. Look for the turn off of Hwy 61 for the 1 mile narrow winding road up... more »
By debh224

Quite the view. Loved the drive in. Limited parking. The view in the late afternoon is breathtaking. more »

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By ebenezer naveen

North shore best kept secret, the view is spectacular. There is no fancy sign for this location but would beat any state park plus it’s free. Ride up is steep and adds to the excitement

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By Christine Wade

A really beautiful place for a photoshoot, but not for the feint of heart! Stay safe on these cliffs!

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