Witch Tree
The Witch Tree as it is commonly known, also called Manidoo-giizhikens, or Little Cedar Spirit Tree by the Ojibwe First Nation tribe is an ancient Thuja occidentalis (Eastern White Cedar) growing on the shore of Lake Superior. Its location is 35 mi northeast of Grand Marais. Our list goes on with Judge C. R. Magney, 21 mi away.
A park & preserve, 35 mi northeast of Grand Marais
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 3°, with about 51" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Grand Marais, 35 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 64–73°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Witch Tree
The Witch Tree as it is commonly known, also called Manidoo-giizhikens, or Little Cedar Spirit Tree by the Ojibwe First Nation tribe is an ancient Thuja occidentalis (Eastern White Cedar) growing on the shore of Lake Superior in Cook County, Minnesota. The earliest written records of the tree by Europeans in the Americas are by French explorer Sieur de la Verendrye in 1731, who commented on the tree as a mature tree at that time, making it over 300 years old. The tree is held sacred by the Ojibwe, who traditionally leave offerings of tobacco to ensure a safe journey on Lake Superior. Due to its sacred nature and vandalism problems in the past, the tree is considered off limits to visitors unless accompanied by a local Ojibwe band member.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Where to sleep near Witch Tree
Rooms are nearest in Grand Marais (32) and Eagle Harbor Township (5).
Grand Marais
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,290 people
35 mi southwest of Witch Tree
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Witch Tree | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marais | 35 mi southwest | 55 min | 32 10 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds | 1,290 | $311K |
| Eagle Harbor Township 58% vacation homes | 36 mi east | 55 min | 5 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 234 | $370K |
| Lutsen Township 70% vacation homes | 51 mi west | 1.5 hr | 13 5 hotels · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 536 | $441K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
These well-known sights sit within 60 miles.
34 mi National ParkIsle Royale National Park29K visitors a year
121 mi State parkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
25 mi National MonumentGrand Portage National Monument86K visitors a year
43 mi MountainEagle Mountain
41 mi Ancient siteSS Kamloops54 mi Ski areaLutsen Mountains76 runs · 787 ft vertical
35 mi MuseumCook County History Museum
59 mi MuseumChik Wauk LodgePhoto credits
Isle Royale National Park: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Judge C. R. Magney State Park: Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grand Portage National Monument: Rufus Sarsaparilla on wikipédia en, Public domain · Eagle Mountain: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SS Kamloops: National Park Service, Public domain · Cook County History Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chik Wauk Lodge: McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
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Quick answers on Witch Tree
What town is Witch Tree near?
Grand Marais, MN, about 35 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Witch Tree?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 64–73°.
What is the closest airport to Witch Tree?
Houghton County Memorial (CMX), about 77 miles away.
Where should I stay near Witch Tree?
Grand Marais (35 mi, 32 places to stay), Eagle Harbor Township (36 mi, 5 places to stay) and Lutsen Township (51 mi, 13 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Grand Marais
No one has shared advice yet; Grand Marais’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.