Red Sand Beach at Iona Beach

Iona's Beach Scientific and Natural Area    

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(83) · Beach in Two Harbors, United States
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The mission of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is to work with Minnesotans to conserve and manage the state's natural …

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Sep 15, 2024
Stopped here on our way around the lake on the Circle Tour. The beach was a short hike from the parking lot - the trail had both paved and dirt sections. The beach itself is really all rocks - larg…Full review by Erica F
Aug 2, 2024
Fun trail, rocky beach, fun place to skip rocks,we put our feet in the cool water and sat on the warm rocks and watched the birds fly overhead, very relaxing spotFull review by Lisa C
Jul 30, 2024
This is a nice beach with pink rocks. There is no sand. Great place for kids to get into the water in summer or even jump off the cliffs (not too high).It takes about a 5-8 mins. walk to reach the b…Full review by Sridhar T

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Reviewers mention parking in upper versus lower lots - how do you know which is which (is it obvious when you get …
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Reviewers mention parking in upper versus lower lots - how do you know which is which (is it obvious when you get there)? Thanks!
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It's been a few weeks, so I don't remember if it's obvious, but the upper lot is actually on higher ground. The lower lot is bigger & more open. The upper lot will have signage to the path to …
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It's been a few weeks, so I don't remember if it's obvious, but the upper lot is actually on higher ground. The lower lot is bigger & more open. The upper lot will have signage to the path to follow to the beach. The lots are right beside each other, so whichever lot you end up in, just be sure you find the marked trail...unless you want a more "adventurous route like my teenage boys did . Have fun!
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Answer by Deanna J · Oct 19, 2020
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How far from Duluth?
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north of two harbors a few miles
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Answer by Junior B · Aug 17, 2017
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Are there picnic tables at Iona's beach?
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no but blanket on rock beach is option
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Answer by Junior B · Aug 17, 2017
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