🧲🐾 Hiking to Magnetic Rock with Simba the Adventure Pup — A Northwoods Geology Adventure! 🌲⛰️

Join Simba the Adventure Pup and me as we venture deep into Superior National Forest to hike the unforgettable Magnetic Rock Trail — a North Shore favorite filled with rugged beauty and an incredible magnetic mystery. Located near Grand Marais, Minnesota, this 3-mile out-and-back hike leads to a towering 60-foot slab of magnetite that can actually move a compass needle. Yes — it’s that magnetic! 🧭🐕

📍 Trail Details

Location: Magnetic Rock Trail – Grand Marais, MN

🗺️ Route Type: Out-and-back
📏 Distance: ~3 miles round trip
🥾 Terrain: Rocky, uneven, scenic
🐶 Dog-Friendly: Absolutely — Simba loved every step!

🌲 What Makes Magnetic Rock So Special

The trail starts with sweeping Northwoods views and quickly immerses you in a unique landscape of burned forest recovery, bedrock ridges, and rocky pathways. At the end? A giant vertical rock tower made of magnetite — a naturally magnetic mineral that gives this trail its name.

Bring a compass and try it out! You’ll see the needle shift just standing near the base of the rock. It's a surreal experience in the heart of the wilderness.

🐕 Simba’s Trail Review

Simba had a blast on this trail. From sniffing pine-scented breezes to hopping over rocks and soaking in wide-open views, he was in his element. Just watch your pup’s paws — the rocky surface can be rough, so trail booties might be a good idea if your dog isn’t used to it!

🎥 Watch the Video


Get a close-up look at Magnetic Rock, our hike through the beautiful Gunflint Trail corridor, and Simba leading the way through wild terrain.

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🌄 Why Hike Magnetic Rock Trail?

🧲 Experience an actual magnetic phenomenon
🌲 Hike through a remote and peaceful forest
🪨 See a towering rock unlike anything else in Minnesota
📸 Snap one-of-a-kind photos at this off-the-beaten-path geological gem
🐶 Enjoy a dog-friendly trail that’s equal parts adventure and Life on Paws and Wheels

This hike is part of our full-time RV travel series where Simba and I explore national parks, forests, campgrounds, and roadside oddities all across the country — one pawprint at a time.

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Location: Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA

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