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 Grouse on a pine bough |
George
Washington Memorial Pines LOCATION From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, go north on the Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd. 12) about 8 miles to the parking area on the west side of the road TRAILHEAD at the parking area LENGTH 2.25 miles round-trip LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY easy HIGHLIGHTS gorgeous stands of tall pine, shores of the Elbow River and large, lovely, fragrant cedar trees MAPS from the US Forest Service - ranger stations in Tofte and Grand Marais |
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Light Lake & Blueberry Hill Trails LOCATION From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, go north on the Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd. 12) about 13 miles to the parking area on the east side of the road TRAILHEAD at the parking area, go right to Blueberry Hill and left to the Brule River LENGTH 0.5 miles each or 1 mile combined LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY easy to Brule; moderate (climb) to Blueberry Hill HIGHLIGHTS succulent wild blueberries (in season) admire Northern Light Lake from atop Blueberry Hill a quick walk down to where the Brule River flows into Northern Light Lake MAPS from the US Forest Service Ranger Stations in Grand Marais |
 View from Honeymoon Bluff |
Honeymoon
Bluff LOCATION From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, go north on the Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd. 12) about 22 miles, then east on Clearwater Road past Flour Lake Campground TRAILHEAD marked with a sign LENGTH 0.5 mile total LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY moderate (steep grade) HIGHLIGHTS west-facing bluff is especially pretty at sunset, so bring a flashlight for the descent very nice in the fall MAPS from the US Forest Service Ranger Stations in Grand Marais |
 Stairway Falls |
Caribou
Rock & Split Pine Trails LOCATION From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, go north on the Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd. 12) about 28 miles, then east on Co. Rd. 65 for 2 miles to parking area TRAILHEAD marked with a sign LENGTH 0.5 to 7 miles total LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY moderate to difficult HIGHLIGHTS half-mile round-trip trek to Caribou Rock is a steep hike to an overlook of Bearskin Lake Split Pine Trail is a demanding 3.5 mile trail that intersects with the Border Route Trail near Rose Lake and the Stairway Portage; plan on 5 hours plus lunch near the waterfalls at Stairway Portage MAPS from the US Forest Service Ranger Stations in Grand Marais |
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 rain gear *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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