Shipwreck Loop

Shipwreck Loop is a short, easy mountain biking route in Minnesota, about 4.8 miles from the town of Beaver Bay. The loop is an out-and-back ride of roughly 1.3 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 109 feet. The climb is back-loaded, so the steepest stretch comes near the end of the route, and the high point sits at about 878 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Two Harbors show July and August highs around 75°F with lows in the mid-50s, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February. Several other mountain biking routes start close by, including State Camp, Shipwreck East and Merrill Grade, all about 0.2 miles away. For a change of pace, the Little Two Harbors Trail is a hike about 0.9 miles off.