Cobble Beach

There is no official trail on the beach. Feel free to wander  along, look at the rocks, and enjoying  the lake. You are now within the boundary of the Scientific and Natural Area (SNA), so please  be sure to walk gently. Take only pictures  with you and leave only footprints behind. Please do not remove  rocks, pebbles,  or driftwood.  Camping  and campfires are not allowed on the beach.

Part of the beach  at Sugarloaf Cove is covered  by well-rounded rocks of varied color and texture.  This is often called a “Cobble Beach” due to the size and shape of the rocks.  Because the local bedrock  is all dark gray basalt, we can conclude that many of the beach  rocks were brought here by glacial ice. The rounding  of the cobbles  is a result of transport by glacial ice and especially  the abrasive action of Lake Superior waves moving them back and forth across the beach.

To reach  the next stop, walk two-thirds  of the way along the beach,  and watch  carefully for a small arrow on a post, marking the continuation of the trail.