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Wilko Koning
May 3, 2023
Hiking
Day Hill near Duluth, MN is a mysterious and scenic spot that will intrigue hikers. This hill is named after Frank Day, a Duluth businessman who built a stone fireplace on the summit in the early 1900s. No one knows why or who he did it for, but the fireplace remains a lonely reminder of his story. The hike to Day Hill is short but steep, offering amazing views of Lake Superior and Split Rock Lighthouse.
Renner Anderson
January 21, 2023
Hiking
"According to local legend, Duluth businessman Frank Day - the site's namesake - purchased the land upon which the hill sits. He intended to build a dream home for his beloved atop the rock.He started with the massive stone fireplace, but Day's love abandoned him before he built more. Heartbroken, Day abandoned the hill and his eerie, lonely fireplace." Quoted from onlyinyourstate.com/minnesota/abandoned-eerie-place-mn.
mtm05005
January 22, 2024
Running
The stone fireplace at the top of Day Hill is a popular spot for hikers and runners in the park. There is some mystery around who actually built the fireplace, but the theory is that it is built by a Duluth businessman.
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Hike the moderate 7.0-mile Splitrock Lighthouse & Day Hill Loop for great views of Lake Superior and the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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