Newly opened in the summer of 2025, the Two Harbors segment is approximately 1 mile one-way. It begins at Park Road near the Burlington Bay Campground and ends at Superior Shores Resort.
This trail connects Superior Shores Resort and the Burlington Bay Campground to the paved Sonju Trail, which takes you into Downtown Two Harbors. Take this route to explore Two Harbors’ Agate Bay and Lighthouse, shops, restaurants, lodging, and historical sites.
In the future, this segment will extend to Flood Bay State Wayside.
Highlights:
- Connect to the Sonju Trail to ride into downtown Two Harbors
- Convenient to Superior Shores Resort and Burlington Bay Campground
Trail Details
- Length: ~1 mile (one way)
- Surface: Fully paved. Built in 2025
- Incline: Additional information coming soon!
Parking & Amenities
Parking
- Burlington Bay Parking Lot – Public Parking in a gravel lot on Park Road on Burlington Bay.
Please Note: Park only in designated areas and avoid leaving valuables in your vehicle. Be sure to acquire the required parking passes from the MN DNR when entering State Parks.
Amenities
Restrooms
- R.J. Houle Visitor Center – flushing toilet open year-round when the visitor center is open
Camping
- Burlington Bay Campground
Picnic Areas
- Off the Sonju Trail – Lakeview Park, downtown Two Harbors
- Off the Sonju Trail – Agate Bay public area at the lightstation breakwall
- Off the Sonju Trail – Paul Van Hoven Park, near the Ore Docks
Visit our sponsors:
Accessibility
Coming Soon!
Images
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- Schroeder to Lutsen
Videos
Two Harbors videos coming soon!
Sponsors
- Castle Danger Brewery
- Cedar Coffee Company
- Cedaero
- Lovin’ Lake County Visitor Center
- Spokengear Cyclery & Outdoor
- Adam Malmanger Photography (no physical location, but located in Two Harbors)
- North Shore Federal Credit Union
- Two Harbors Federal Credit Union
- Two Harbors Trails Alliance (we’re trading memberships/sponsorships)
- KTWH Community Radio
Technical Specifications
Coming Soon!
Plans for Future Development
Watch for Updates!
Several segments of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail have been completed, totaling over 36 miles. When complete, the trail will be an 86 mile paved trail for non-motorized use, connecting Two Harbors to Grand Marais along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Much of the trail will be located in abandoned segments or right-of-way on Highway 61, while other segments will allow you to sample a diversity of the North Shore’s varied environments.