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Manitou
River Trail
part
of the Superior Hiking Trail
LOCATION
From
Hwy 61, go north on MN Hwy 1 for 7 miles, then east on Co. Rd.
7
another 7 miles
TRAILHEAD
State
Park parking lot - enter on the middle trail
LENGTH
3.2
miles round-trip
LEVEL
OF DIFFICULTY
Moderate
to most difficult (steep grades)
HIGHLIGHTS
views
of the river and Lake Superior initially then descend to the
river valley,
climb the other side and enjoy four overlooks of the Manitou,
its valley and
Lake Superior
AMENITIES
picnic
area, outhouses and water
MAPS
Superior
Hiking Trail
Guide, maps at visitor centers |
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Crosby
Manitou State Park
LOCATION
From
Hwy 61, go north on MN Hwy 1 for 7 miles, then east on Co. Rd.
7
another 7 miles
TRAILHEAD
State
Park parking lot - 3 trails including the short Benson Lake trail
to picnicking
LENGTH
24
miles of total trails
LEVEL
OF DIFFICULTY
Easy
to more difficult
HIGHLIGHTS
lots of loops through
dense wooded areas to the rushing rapids of the upper reaches
of the Manitou and views of Lake Superior
AMENITIES
picnic
area, outhouses and water
MAPS
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 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 |
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