Minnesota route stop · North Shore Drive
Split Rock Lighthouse
an iconic clifftop light station
Featured driveNorth Shore Scenic Drive
StateMinnesota
Drive length~145 miles
Trip timefull day to a weekend
Split Rock Lighthouse is one of the places Roamward flags on the North Shore Scenic Drive because it gives the drive its texture: an iconic clifftop light station. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The North Shore Drive runs Duluth → Grand Portage, MN (Highway 61). Lake Superior’s wild Minnesota coast.
Nearby route stops
- Gooseberry Falls State Park — tiered waterfalls right off the highway (North Shore Drive)
- Tettegouche State Park — high cliffs and the Baptism River falls (North Shore Drive)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around North Shore Drive stops like this.
Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: