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Minnesota
0.9 mi
Distance
4,179 ft
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1h 2m
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Inside Grand Portage National Monument
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Why you'll love it
Midway Parking for the Grand Portage
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<p>Today's 8.5-mile (13.7 kilometers) <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grpo/learn/photosmultimedia/grand-portage-trail.htm">portage trail</a> corridor can be thought of in two parts: the eastern "half" that passes through gaps and valleys to avoid the high rocky ridges and the western "half" that passes over elevated terrain to avoid steep slopes and swamps. The parking area at Old Highway 61 approximately divides the halves so hikers can choose the "exploration into history" of their choice.<br /> <br /> Park here for a shorter hike or to meet a party portaging from Fort Charlotte.</p>
Meadow on the Grand Portage
~4 min drive
<p>During the 18th century fur trade, this was a grassy wetland. Today it is known as The Meadow. Many walked the trail in knee-deep mud, with only moccasins to protect their feet. Beaver activity in the area creates ponds and wet conditions, necessitating a boardwalk for cont…
John-East Pike
~29 min drive
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Upper Moose Loop
~30 min drive
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Chutes
~36 min drive
Short out-and-back trail featuring Minnesota's scenic chutes and cascades.
Trailhead for Gichi Onigaming, the Grand Portage
~5 min drive
<h2 aria-hidden="true" tabindex="0">Canoe Loading across from the Historic Site</h2> <p>From Thursday August 7 to Sunday August 10, please load/unload canoes off road near the Grand Portage trailhead sign at the corner of Store and Mile Creek Roads. Please do not cross the int…
Pine Lake-Long Lake
~33 min drive
Easy out-and-back connecting Pine Lake and Long Lake.
Kadunce Hunter Walking
~38 min drive
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Katagons
~37 min drive
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Mount Rose Summit
~5 min drive
<p>From the summit of Mount Rose, see the Historic Depot and Grand Portage Bay. On a clear day, Isle Royale is visible on the horizon. A low wall protects people from the edge of a steep dropoff. This is the best place to photograph the Historic Depot from above.</p>
Pine Lake-Gadwall Lake
~35 min drive
Quick out-and-back walk connecting Pine Lake and Gadwall Lake.