Split Rock Lighthouse
an iconic clifftop light station
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
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)
This is a route-context guide, not a canonical Roamward check-in yet. Save the full route from its route guide. 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.
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