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Minnesota
1.2 mi
Distance
245 ft
Gain
31 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Superior National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Gunflint Lookout
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Gunflint Lookout is a short out-and-back trail offering rewarding views from a historic fire lookout tower in northeastern Minnesota. This brief hike climbs to an elevated vantage point with panoramic views of the surrounding boreal forest and lakes region. The trail provides an excellent opportunity for photographers and nature enthusiasts to experience the North Shore landscape without requiring extensive hiking.
Border Route Trail
~1 min drive
Remote out-and-back trail through Superior National Forest's boreal wilderness.
Magnetic Rock
~1 min drive
8-mile out-and-back Minnesota hike to a notable geological landmark.
West Round Lake-Round Lake
~2 min drive
Brief out-and-back trail connecting two lakes in Minnesota.
Upper Gunflint Aspen Alley
~3 min drive
Scenic 3.11-mile loop through Minnesota aspen forest near Gunflint Trail.
Centennial Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile point-to-point trail perfect for casual hikers.
Upper Gunflint North Star
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.57-mile loop through North Shore boreal forest near Gunflint Trail.
West Round Lake-Edith Lake
~3 min drive
Easy 0.30-mile out-and-back connecting two Minnesota lakes.
Bryce Breon
~8 min drive
4.6-mile out-and-back Minnesota trail with moderate terrain and scenic views.
Pine Portage
~6 min drive
Easy 0.31-mile out-and-back portage trail through Minnesota woodland.
Upper Gunflint Lonely Lake
~7 min drive
A moderate 9.24-mile loop around Lonely Lake in the Upper Gunflint area.