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 Grand Portage National Monument, the trailhead for Mount Rose and the Grand Portage |
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Rose Trail LOCATION From Hwy 61 about 36 miles northeast of Grand Marais, go south following the signes to Grand Portage National Monument TRAILHEAD at the national monument LENGTH 0.5 mile total LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY moderate (steep) HIGHLIGHTS paved pathway with informational panels overlook of National Monument AMENITIES restrooms, water and picnic area at the monument (open seasonally) MAPS self-guided brochures available at the monument (open seasonally) |
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Grand Portage LOCATION From Hwy 61 about 36 miles northeast of Grand Marais, go south following the signes to Grand Portage National Monument TRAILHEAD at the national monument LENGTH 17 miles round-trip LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY more to most difficult (length) HIGHLIGHTS this long, scenic, historically significant trail leads 8.5 miles and 630 feet above Lake Superior to the site of Fort Charlotte on the Pigeon River (campsites available) once used by the Ojibwe and voyageurs as the first leg of the trip to the great Northwest, the Grand Portage is an epic trail AMENITIES restrooms, water and picnic area at the monument (open seasonally) MAPS detailed brochures available at the monument (open seasonally) map of the Grand Portage |
 The High Falls at Grand Portage State Park |
Grand
Portage State Park LOCATION Off Hwy 61 about 5 miles northeast of Grand Portage TRAILHEAD at the parking area (a state park permit is required) LENGTH 3.5 miles totoal with the 1 mile round-trip trail to the High Falls LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY easy HIGHLIGHTS two spectacular overlooks of the stunning 120-foot High Falls additional trails meander along the lower reaches of the Pigeon River AMENITIES visitor center, picnic tables, water and outhouses MAPS trails are marked summer trail map(132kb - will take less than 1 min to download) |
Click on a location below for Hiking Trails in that area
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Hiking Checklist *Obtain a map & familiarize yourself with the trail *Allow an hour for each two to three miles of trail *Let someone know your route and expected return time *Carry water, high-energy snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent, a flashlight and raingear *Wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots *Always pack out what you bring in - dispose of trash responsibly *Trails cross private, county, state and federal lands - please respect this *Consider bringing binoculars and a camera *Use common sense |
Here are links to everything you need for your next North Shore visit!
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