In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it should come as no surprise that there are just as many beaches. Some feel just like the tropics, with sandy shores and shallow waters. But others are steep and deep or rough and rocky. One of the rockiest beaches in Minnesota is – unsurprisingly – found along the North Shore. This stone-strewn beach may not be the best for swimming, but it’s absolutely gorgeous nonetheless.

Kitchi Gammi Park is found on the northern outskirts of Duluth, Minnesota. Address: Brighton Beach Road, Duluth, MN, 55804.

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The park has long been a place where people have gathered to enjoy the scenery.

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It overlooks a wide-open expanse of Lake Superior.

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Many features make the park an excellent place to visit. Tables, grills, and even an open-air shelter make it a great place for a picnic. There’s also a small playground that kids are sure to love.

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The most famous part of the park, however, is Brighton Beach. This beach is covered in rocks big and small.

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The rocks stretch out into the water for several feet. Step carefully, and you can make it far from shore.

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If you’d prefer to stay on more stable land, try searching for flat rocks to skip.

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You may even get lucky and find an agate!

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This rocky beach is one of the most ruggedly beautiful places in Minnesota. With plenty of places to stop and rest, it makes an ideal pitstop on a journey north. Next time you’re in Duluth, be sure to stop in!

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Brighton Beach – one of the rockiest beaches in Minnesota – is also one of the most beautiful. Whether you spend an hour or a day, you’re sure to love this unique lakeside escape.

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Address: Brighton Beach Road, Duluth, MN, 55804

Have you ever been to Brighton Beach at Kitchi Gammi Park? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below! If you love North Shore beaches, also make sure to read our article about the most unusual beach in Minnesota.

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