
North view from Oberg in the autumn |
Oberg
and LeVeaux Mountains
LOCATION
From
Hwy 61 about 5 miles north of Tofte, go north on Onion River
Road
(Forest Rd 336) for 2 miles to the parking
TRAILHEAD
Oberg: on the east side of
the Onion River Road
LeVeaux: the west end of the
parking area
LENGTH
Oberg: 2.25 miles round-trip
LeVeaux:
3.5 miles
round-trip
LEVEL
OF DIFFICULTY
Oberg: moderate ascent to
an easy loop
LeVeaux:
moderate
HIGHLIGHTS
Oberg:
a premier
trail! a switchback climb to a loop with 9 overlooks; outstanding
during fall colors
LeVeaux:
features
overlooks and the first leg is a good spot to watch for deer
(and maybe even a moose) feeding at dawn or dusk
AMENITIES
outhouse
MAPS
follow
worn pathways |

Some of the cascades
along the Cascade River
|
Cascade
River State Park
LOCATION
On
Hwy 61 in Lutsen (at mile-marker 100); parking at the river and
in the park
TRAILHEAD
on
the west side of the river off Hwy 61; trails can also be accessed
from the
park campgrounds
LENGTH
18
miles of total trails
LEVEL
OF DIFFICULTY
Easy
to more difficult (length and steep grades)
HIGHLIGHTS
lots
of easy loops and spurs - up both sides of the river and along
the lake shore; popular Lookout Mountain hike with steep direct
approach (2.25 miles total) or wind around and up and take the
direct route back doan (4 miles)
AMENITIES
outhouses
(restrooms in park), picnic area and water
MAPS
available
at State Park, trails are marked
summer
trail map (376kb
- will take about 2 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 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 |
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