Grand Marais, Minnesota
With Lake Superior to the south and the Boundary Waters Canoes Area to the north, Grand Marais is one of the best outdoors towns in the North. Adventure in town on the rocky shores of Artist’s Point or head out into Superior National Forest to canoe one of the hundreds of inland lakes, hike a part of the 310-mile Superior Hiking Trail, or head up the Historic Gunflint Trail.
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Grand Marais, Minnesota
Explore Artists' Point, MN
5.0The town of Grand Marais on the North Shore of Lake Superior is two hours northeast of Duluth and about 4.5 hours from Minneapolis. If you're exploring the Northwoods, stop here for lunch and some exploring on Artists' Point.Located just blocks away from downtown Grand Marais, Artists' Point is p...Read more -
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Hike the Kadunce River Wayside Trail
5.01.5 miCool off in the summer on Kadunce River Wayside Trail, a hike with small waterfalls that is accessible for the whole family. Follow the trail itself, or navigate down to the riverbed and wade your way upstream!Read more -
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Snowshoe the Kadunce River Canyon
5.01 miThe Kadunce River provides visitors with several waterfalls and rapids in the summer, and when the river freezes over in the winter, snowshoeing up the canyon becomes a possibility. The Kadunce River is located just north and east of Grand Marais on Highway 61. There is a pull-off parking lot on ...Read more -
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Hike Lookout Mountain Trail in Cascade River State Park
5.03.5 mi / 529 ft gainHalfway between Schroeder and Grand Marais, Cascade is usually little more than a pit stop on a longer trip. Since the main cascades are just a quarter mile from the highway, there is usually little incentive to further explore the 5300 acre park. However, those who take the time to wander around...Read more -
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Cascade Falls via Superior Hiking Trail
5.01.13 mi / 203 ft gainCascade Falls via Superior Hiking Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Grand Marais, Minnesota.Read more -
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Hike Eagle Mountain
5.07 mi / 554 ft gainThis moderate hike takes you to the highest point in Minnesota, at all of 2,301 ft in elevation. The first part of the hike, which runs along Whale Lake, is a gentle upwards climb. You gain most of the hike's elevation in the final push to the top, within the last mile of the hike. Enjoy the view...Read more -
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Devil's Kettle
4.31.98 mi / 269 ft gainFor those who enjoy waterfalls, the Devil's Kettle waterfall is a must see. The Devil's Kettle trail will lead you to perhaps one of Minnesota's most unusual waterfalls along the North Shore. This waterfall of the Brule River is unique in that the river splits into two; with one half dropping 5...Read more -
Lutsen, Minnesota
Hike to White Sky Rock
5.00.6 mi / 230 ft gainFrom Hwy 61 in Lutsen, you'll turn on Caribou Trail (Hwy 4). You'll drive about 4 miles and turn right for the public boat launch area. There will be a small parking area on your left before the boat launch. This trail is apart of the Superior Hiking Trail. Follow the short little trail up to the...Read more -
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Catch a Sunset at Honeymoon Bluff
5.00.5 mi / 128 ft gainGetting to the trailhead:The trailhead for the Honeymoon Bluff trail is just off of Co 66 (Clearwater Rd) which is 30 miles up the Gunflint Trail. From Grand Marais, turn north on the Gunflint Trail (Co Rd 12) and go about 27 miles until you reach Co 66. Turn right and continue for 3.25 miles to ...Read more -
Tofte, Minnesota
Hike Oberg Mountain
4.52.3 mi / 230 ft gainThe hike to the top of Oberg Mountain is short and sweet. The trail starts off with a climb of roughly 230ft in about a half of a mile before getting to the top of Oberg Mountain. At the top of the climb the trail forks, you can go either way since the trail loops around the top. I suggest you go...Read more -
Tofte, Minnesota
Hike to Britton Peak
0.6 miThis hike is very short and rewarding. It doesn't take longer than 15 minutes if you wanted to make it a quick pit stop before or after you hike Carlton Peak.From Hwy 61 just near Tofte, MN take Sawbill Trail. Go roughly 2.5 miles and the parking lot will be on your right. Once you are on the tra...Read more -
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Camp at Alton Lake in the BWCA
5.0A trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area requires some planning ahead. First, you'll need to book a permit/reservation via recreation.gov. Specify how many people are in your group, the number of watercraft you plan to use and how many days you'll be in the BWCA. You'll also need to select a grou...Read more -
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Cliff Jump at Beth Lake in the BWCA
Beth Lake is part of the "Lady Chain" of lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. It's secluded, serene and worth the trip, especially if you're up for an afternoon of cliff jumping.You can reach Beth Lake in half of a day, assuming you set out in the morning and are efficient with your time. But...Read more -
Schroeder, Minnesota
Explore the Temperance River Gorge
5.0Temperance River State Park is located near Schroeder, and parking can be found alongside Highway 61 for easy access to the trail following the riverbed. There are two main falls that shape the gorges -- one just north of the highway and the other below the footbridge that is just south of the hi...Read more -
Schroeder, Minnesota
Hike to Carlton Peak
4.06.2 mi / 325 ft gainOne of the trailheads for this hike begins at Temperance River State Park. Parking can be found alongside Highway 61. The Superior Hiking Trail passes through this park and this is the trail you will follow to reach Carlton Peak. The trail follows the Temperance River and is relatively flat until...Read more -
Grand Marais, United States
Hike to the Magnetic Rock
3 mi / 130 ft gainBranching off of Gunflint Trail, Magnetic Rock Trail first passes through a regenerating forest, a result of past fires, where there are young pines as well as wild blueberries in the summer. The rock itself, measuring 30 feet high, is a fun attraction (literally) – bring a compass or magnet to d...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Grand Marais
Grand Marais, Minnesota
East Bearskin Lake Campground
Overview
East Bearskin Lake Campground is located on its namesake lake, at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in North...
Lutsen, Minnesota
Crescent Lake (Mn)
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Crescent Lake is an undeveloped lake surrounded entirely by the remote Superior National Forest. This quiet campground has water...
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Flour Lake Campground
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Flour Lake Campground provides a convenient home base for exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Its scene...
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Iron Lake
Overview
Iron Lake Campground is located in a dense forest along the banks of Iron Lake in far northern Minnesota. The campground is uniq...
Tofte, Minnesota
Sawbill Lake Campground Superior National Forest
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Sawbill Lake Campground has immediate access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a beautiful, peaceful and wild natura...
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Trails End Campground
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Trail's End Campground is located next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in a remote area of Superior Nationa...
