Judge C. R. Magney State Park
This past weekend my girlfriend and I were staying up the north shore and decided to visit the Judge C. R. Magney State Park just north of Grand Marais, MN. This state park is a little less than 2.5 hours from Duluth, but if you are planning a trip up the north shore it is worth the extra time. We hiked up to the iconic look out over Devil’s Kettle and jumped on the superior hiking trail for some exercise. It cost $5 for a day pass to get into the park. There is also a camping area, picnic tables, and grilles set up to go along with the hiking trails. other neat locations to visit if you plan a day trip up the north shore from Duluth include: Betty’s Pies, Split Rock Lighthouse, Gooseberry Falls, Lutsen Resort, Castle Danger Brewery, Voyageur Brewery, Temperance River State Park, Lamb’s Resort and Campground, and so many more! The College of St. Scholastica is a perfect location, centered right in the heart of some of the best hiking trails, state parks, and outdoor activities in MN!
Here is a picture of what Devil’s Kettle usually looks like without recent high rains. The water on the right falls into a large pool that continues on as the Brule River, but the water on the left disappears to a previously unknown location. It was recently discovered that the water ends up coming back into the Brule River from underground, further down stream.
My girlfriend and I taking the typical “selfie” over top of Devil’s Kettle.
My girlfriend getting up close to the Lower Falls in Judge C. R. Magney State Park.
The iconic Devil’s Kettle located in Judge C. R. Magney State Park. Notice how much water is pouring over the falls front he recent high rain falls. The mysterious Devil’s Kettle appears to be just a large waterfall on this day.
Tags: Devil's Kettle, Grand Marais, Hiking, Judge C. R. Magney State Park, nature, North Shore, outdoors, Superior Hiking Trail
