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Carlton
Peak
part
of the Superior Hiking Trail
LOCATION
From Hwy
61 in Tofte, go north on the Sawbill Trail (Co. Rd. 2) for 2 miles
to the
parking area on the east/right
TRAILHEAD
walk
across the Sawbill Trail and follow the snowmobile trail
LENGTH
3.4
miles round-trip to the peak or 5.2 miles round-trip to the overlook
LEVEL
OF DIFFICULTY
easy
to moderate (final ascent to the peak)
HIGHLIGHTS
an
expanse of grasslands, a maple forest, the peak and overlook
with wide-open views of Lake Superior, Tofte, the Temperance
River valley and west past Taconite Harbor
AMENITIES
outhouse
MAPS
Superior
Hiking Trail
Guide, maps at visitor centers |
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Britton
Peak
LOCATION
From
Hwy 61 in Tofte, go north on the Sawbill Trail (Co. Rd. 2) for
2 miles to the
parking area on the east/right
TRAILHEAD
north
end of the parking area; not the Sugarbush cross-country
ski trail
LENGTH
0.5
mile total
LEVEL
OF DIFFICULTY
more
difficult (steep grade)
HIGHLIGHTS
panoramas
of Lake Superior, Carlton Peak, and the Temperance River valley
AMENITIES
outhouse
MAPS
follow
the worn pathways |
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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