Few People Know There’s A Mystical Monolith Hidden In The Woods In Minnesota
Did you know that there are more than 17 million acres of forest land in Minnesota? In fact, more than 34% of the state is covered in woods! Because of this, there are plenty of exciting attractions hidden in the woods that you may not be aware of. One of our favorites is a mystical monolith hidden deep in the woods of northern Minnesota. If you’re looking for a unique nature trek, it does not get any more interesting than this. Take a look:
Magnetic Rock Trail is a beautiful trail in northern Minnesota. It's about 45 miles north of Grand Marais, not far from the Canadian border. You can access the trailhead from the Gunflint Trail.
You'll also see evidence of past events in the area. For example, you can still see the results of a 1999 wildfire, a 2002 intentional burn, and a 2007 wildfire.
But that's not all that makes this monolith interesting. It's also magnetic! Bring a compass when you visit, and try holding it near the rock. The pointer will move!
This rock looks unlike anything else in the surrounding area. This, combined with its magnetic properties, makes it seem mystical. Plan a trip to see this unique geological wonder!
Have you heard of the Magnetic Rock? Would you ever hike to it to see for yourself? Let us know in the comments! And if you’re interested in another uniquely Minnesotan mystery, check out our past article about Devils Kettle.
Address: Magnetic Rock, Co Rd 12, Grand Marais, MN 55604 - the trail head is 41 miles from Grand Marais, MN on the, Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
