Grand Marais

The 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 popular with painters, who set up easels on the jagged rock formations and paint the surrounding land...

Superior Hiking Trail: Section 6 is a point-to-point trail that is strenuous located near Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Superior Hiking Trail to Devils Track Lookout is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Grand Marais, Minnesota.

George Washington Memorial Pines Hiking Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Kadunce River Wayside Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Cool 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!

The 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 the lake side of the road. After you park, cross the road and look for the Superior Hiking Trail sig...

Superior Hiking Trail: Cascade River Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lutsen, Minnesota.

Halfway 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 are rewarded by one of the most beautiful parks on the North Shore, if not the entire state.The par...