ABOUT SUGARLOAF COVE

Sugarloaf Cove is your own quiet spot on Lake Superior…on Highway 61, 73 miles north of Duluth and 4 miles south of Schroeder, Minnesota. For 30 years, Sugarloaf Cove was home to Consolidated Paper's log rafting operations. Now it is a place to learn about the natural and human history of the North Shore, with a State Scientific and Natural Area at its core.

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{ Hike the Trail }

At Sugarloaf Cove, you'll find an easy one-mile interpretive hiking trail. Just grab a trail guide and start walking!

The trail begins at the east end of the parking lot and winds through the forest and over 1.1 billion year old rocks. Enjoy the trees, birds and wildflowers, then take in breathtaking views of Lake Superior and scenic Sugarloaf Point. Spend some time at the beach, examining the polished rocks left behind by glacial ice and savoring the sound of waves rolling across the cobblestones. Marvel at the magical restoration of a rare Lake Superior coastal wetland. Then discover the hidden secrets of Sugarloaf Creek and remnants of the logging era as you follow the trail back to our interpretive center.

{ Visit and Learn }

The interpretive center, in a simple log building, awaits you for an informative visit.

Browse through exhibits on the history and ecosystem of Sugarloaf. Pick up a souvenir sweatshirt or interpretive book. Talk with our staff and volunteers about Sugarloaf and the North Shore. Hours are flexible; call to arrange a tour.

Sugarloaf Cove is maintained by Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association, a non-profit, membership-based organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration and interpretation of Sugarloaf Cove and the North Shore.

{ Join Us }

Members help us protect, restore and interpret Sugarloaf Cove and the North Shore.

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