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TRAIL REPORTS
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New reports for 2012 season... newest to oldest with
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 January
29, 2012 Our group
rode from the Devil Track Lake / Old Cook County Airport
Trailhead on 01-27-2012 to the Grand Portage Hotel & Casino. The
Gunflint Trail was well groomed and had good snow coverage. The Forest Road
that connects the Gunflint Snowmobile Trail
System to the Grand Portage Snowmobile
Trail System is very hard packed for about the first 10 miles, but
continues to improve as you get deeper inland. Once on the Grand Portage
Snowmobile Trail System the trails were very well groomed. We saw the
groomers out in the mid morning of the 27th. The trails that go to the
Pigeon River overlook and the falls are in very good condition as are the
trails that go up to the old fire tower. When you get about a mile from
Highway 61 the snow coverage is fair, changing to poor when you get near the
Hotel & Casino. The good conditions inland make the trip well worth it
though! The Cook County Snowmobile Club
and Grand Portage groomers have really made the trails great with the
limited snow this year.
Report by Aron L. - St.Paul, Minnesota.
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January
29, 2012 We trailered to
Devil Track Lake and rode the expressway to trail Center and Hungry Jack
Lodge. The whole trail system has plenty of snow and was groomed but still
needs more snow to cover some of the brush in the trail. We rode about 150
miles on Jan 26-27 and never saw one sled and I would rate the trails around
the area about a 7 out of 10. The new Hungry Jack Lodge really turned out
nice. I would recommend staying at
Hungry Jack Lodge or Devils Track Lodge and you can ride a lot right
from those areas without having to trailer to a lot as of Jan 29. Report by
Barry B. - Elk River, Minnesota.
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January
27, 2012 We have
had sledders in all day today saying the trails are looking really good,
everyone seems very happy after getting the 4-6 inches of new snow over the
last few days. We have had many people going from Devil Track Lake up to
Trail Center and Hungry Jack Lodge
as well as folks heading up to Grand Portage. More light snowfall tonight so
things are looking and sounding really good.
Report by
Michelle Kizzek - Devil Track General Store,
Devil Track Lake. Send your report to us!
January
27, 2012 The snow fall
over the past weekend has really improved the snowmobiling conditions along
the Gunflint Trail. Just about the entire trail system has been groomed. The
groomers have been out the last 4 days grooming the trails. Overall reports
from snowmobilers that have been stopping by, have been positive. There are
still a few sections that are bumpy but overall things are really shaping
up. We have some light snow forecasted for the next couple of days but it
does not sound like anything significant. Snow levels vary a little bit
along the Gunflint Trail from about 14 to 18 depending upon where you are
at. The trails have about a 8-10+ packed base. Temps yesterday were around
30 and overcast, it was 14 here this morning at about 6 am. Todays high is
supposed to be in the high 20s. Our first riders of the day just pulled in
for some lunch.
Report by
Forrest - Hungry Jack Lodge
Gunflint Trail, Minnesota. Send your report to us!
January
24, 2012 Good
Morning!! Well things are finally starting to pile up. We received about 4+
yesterday of new snow. We also had some accumulation over the weekend as
well. We have about 14to 18 on the ground. We finally have enough cover
for the groomers to work with. All 3 of the Cook County Snowmobile Club
Groomers are out today.
Report by
Forrest - Hungry Jack Lodge
Gunflint Trail, Minnesota. Send your report to us!
January
14, 2012 We are
receiving some light snow currently. We did have about 2 of fresh snow two
days ago. It has been around zero the last two nights. Snowmobile trail
conditions are still rideable but more snow is definitely needed to get the
groomers out. Current snow levels are right around 12 here at the
mid-trail area. Lake Trout Season opened up outside the BWCA today. So far
the reports I have been hearing, it sounds like it has been pretty
successful so far.
Report by
Forrest - Hungry Jack Lodge
Gunflint Trail, Minnesota. Send your report to us!
January
4, 2012
Trails are being prepared for this season.
Snow is starting to add up. Eager snowmobilers are using trails and
lakes along North Shore. Counted over 45 sleds in operation today in
Grand Marais, Gunflint Trail and Lutsen areas. Marginal conditions on
many trails, but lakes are so incredible. Make sure the lake you use
is safe before going on ice. Plenty of people up for New Years and
icefishing... Check out our suggested trailheads and routes below.
Report by
Chad Jones / Editor snowmobiletrails.com -
Grand Marais, Minnesota. Send your report to us!
January
3, 2012 We had
snowmobilers through over the weekend and some yesterday. We did receive a
little bit more snow since my last report maybe 1-2 kind of hard to tell
since it was so windy. Some of the trails have been groomed, we could
definitely use more snow to help our groomers do a better job on the
trails. There have been reports that the Expressway is in 'ok' shape
as well as the GTrail up to the Mid-Gunflint Trail area. Overall conditions
are rideable but more snow would definitely make a great improvement. Report by
Forrest - Hungry Jack Lodge
Gunflint Trail, Minnesota. Send your report to us!
December 15,
2011 Well winter
is trying to get going. We have currently about 4-6 of snow on the ground
here at the lodge. It is still lightly snowing. I did also go out and
check the thickness of the ice. I drilled 6 holes and did not find anything
less than about 8 or so. Lets hope that old man winter can send some our
way.
Report by
Forrest - Hungry Jack Lodge
Gunflint Trail, Minnesota. Send your report to us!
TRAILHEADS - WHERE TO
LAUNCH
OPTION A - South Brule River Trailhead east
towards Grand Portage 15
miles up the Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 from downtown Grand Marais
and Lake Superior. This is an inland trailhead. On the right hand side immediately after the South Brule River
bridge is a large unmarked parking lot and snowmobile trail heading north out of parking
area to main junction, then right / east towards Grand Portage.
Please only park on one side of the Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 if
parking lot is full. For
dining and lodging
go to Grand Marais or up the
Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 would be best. Try this one, one
day and the one below the next... Get both maps needed for this route;
Gunflint Trail Map and
Grand Portage Snowmobile Trail Map.
From the parking area to Grand Portage Lodge / Casino about 47 miles
one way. Fuel, food and lodging available in Grand Portage.
Minnesota
State Snowmobile Trail Permit is needed for these trails except
the Grand Portage Native Lands.
OPTION B - South Brule River Trailhead
south towards Devil Track Lake 15
miles up the Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 from downtown Grand Marais
and Lake Superior. This is an inland trailhead.
On the right hand side immediately after the South Brule River
bridge is a large unmarked parking lot and snowmobile trail heading north out of parking
area to main junction, go left / south over pavement of Gunflint
Trail / County Road 12 and onto the Devil Track Lake area via the
Gunflint Snowmobile Trail. Please only park on one side of the
Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 if parking lot is full. You can also try the Musquash Trail to
connect to the Expressway, which will hit the west end of Devil Track
Lake. Devil Track Lodge / The Landing Restaurant has lunch and dinner on the east
end of Devil Track Lake. Some days not open until 4pm, call
218.387.9414. Or check out the
dining and lodging Grand Marais. Get map needed for this route;
Gunflint Trail Map. From the parking
area to Devil Track Lake about 11 miles one way. Food and lodging
available on Devil Track Lake.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail Permit is needed
for these trails.
OPTION C - Devil Track Lake / Old Cook County
Airport Trailhead From downtown Grand Marais find Gunflint Trail /
County Road 12 located off of HWY 61 near east end of town next to
Chevy dealer. This is an inland trailhead.
Go 4 miles up the Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 from downtown Grand
Marais, turn left / west at County Road 8 / Devil Track Road and go
3.5 miles to Devil Track General Store, then it is only 1/4 mile to
Sky Port Lane / Devil Track Lodge sign, turn left here and go 1/4 mile
to old airport runway parking area on right. There are two choices for
trail access here. One is lake surface to trail junctions or sled back
to Devil Track General Store along roadway to spur trail leading to G
Trail. ( You just passed it right before you turned onto Sky Port
Lane.) Access lake surface right next to "The Landing
Restaurant" part of Devil Track Resort, there is a beaten trail right
down to lake, [ use caution as you go thru backyard of resort and
around docks near lakeshore ]. This
trail takes you to a marked lake surface trail junction, you now have
two options; west or southeast. Going west across lake 6 miles to
Expressway Trail junction, and onto the trails west towards Lutsen via
North Shore State Trail or north on
Expressway Trail to the Gunflint Snowmobile
Trail System. If you go left / southeast at lake surface
junction,
lake surface trail takes you to the Gunflint Snowmobile Trail System.
From there you go north to Mid-Gunflint Trail, Musquash Trail, Swamper
Trail, Grand Portage Trails or the upper Gunflint System.
Read story and see images about this trailhead and trails. Devil Track Lodge / The Landing Restaurant has lunch and dinner on
the east end of Devil Track Lake. Some days not open until 4pm, call
218.387.9414. Or check out the
dining and lodging Grand Marais.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail
Permit is needed for these trails.
If you go southeast you'll need the;
Gunflint Trail Map and
Upper
Gunflint Trail System Map. From the parking area to Mid-Gunflint
Trail / Poplar Lake / Hungry Jack Lake about 25 miles one way. Food,
fuel and lodging available on Poplar Lake, lodging and fuel available
on Hungry Jack Lake. From Mid-Gunflint Trail area to Gunflint Lake add
16 miles one way. Food, Fuel and lodging is available on Gunflint
Lake. Add another 14 miles one way to the end of the Gunflint
Snowmobile Trail near Sag Lake.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail Permit is needed for these
trails.
If you go west you'll need the;
Central North Shore Area Map. From the parking area to
North Shore State Trail about 8 miles one
way. About another 12 miles to downtown Lutsen via Lutsen Access Trail
for Food, fuel and lodging. Take Mountain Access off of Lutsen Access
Trail to food and lodging on the Lutsen Ski Hill area.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Snowmobile
Trail Permit is needed for these trails.
OPTION D - Mineral Center / Grand Portage
Trailhead Take Hwy 61 through Grand Marais 30 miles to left turn
onto County Road 17 then about 5 miles to trailhead on left side of road. This is an inland trailhead. Use caution - road is
rough, there are large frost heaves, you will go airborne if you drive
too fast or don't pay attention. This trailhead is marked "Trail
Center," on the Grand Portage Snowmobile Trail Map, we call it "Mineral
Center Trailhead" so it is not confused with Trail Center area on
the Gunflint Trail / County Road 12. Large parking area and trail signs. I suggest using the trails
east / west or north out of parking area. Food, fuel and lodging
available in Grand Portage off HWY 61 and near Lake Superior. Outpost Motel is on Hwy 61 and you'll drive right by it
8 miles after Grand Marais at mile marker 118.
See all lodging options. Get Grand
Portage Snowmobile Trail Map. From Mineral Center parking to Grand
Portage is about 5 miles one way. Another twist to this area is
Option L below, starting at the Grand Portage
Lodge and Casino trailhead and parking. Fuel and food is available in
Grand Portage by driving about a mile further on HWY 61 from the
Mineral Center Road. Read
story and see images about this trailhead and trails.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail
Permit is NOT needed for trails on Grand Portage Native Lands.
OPTION E - Otter Lake Road
Trailhead Take Hwy 61 through Grand Marais 18 miles to left turn
onto Arrowhead Trail / County Road 16, then 10 miles to unmarked Parking
Lot / Trailhead at intersection of Arrowhead Trail / County Road 16 and
Otter Lake Road. This is an inland trailhead. Large parking area and trail signs, with trails going
west towards Gunflint Snowmobile Trail System via Esther Lake Forest Road and east towards
Grand Portage Snowmobile Trail System.
Please only park on one side of the Arrowhead Trail / County Road 16
if parking lot is full. For dining; the Grand Portage
Lodge has good food. For lodging the Grand Portage Lodge / Casino has
rooms, or the Outpost Motel is on Hwy 61 and you'll drive right by it
8 miles after Grand Marais at mile marker 118.
See all lodging options. Get Grand
Portage Snowmobile Trail Map for trails going east from parking.
Get map for going west;
Gunflint Trail Map.
Dining and lodging in Grand Marais. About 20 miles to Grand
Portage one way and about 20 miles one way east to the Gunflint
Snowmobile Trail System. Closest food and fuel is in Grand Portage.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail
Permit is NOT needed for trails on Grand Portage Native Lands.
OPTION F - South Brule River Trailhead
north towards upper Gunflint Snowmobile Trail System 15
miles up the Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 from downtown Grand Marais
and Lake Superior. This is an inland trailhead. On the right hand side immediately after the South Brule River
bridge is a large unmarked parking lot and snowmobile trail heading
north out of parking area to main junction, go left / south over
pavement of Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 and onto the "G" Trail
south towards Devil Track Lake area, or go north on "G" Trail or
Swamper Trail. Please only park on one side of the Gunflint Trail /
County Road 12 if parking lot is full. You can also try the Mushquash Trail to connect to the
Expressway, then go north or south. Many choices for dining; south to
Devil Track Lake, you can try the Landing Restaurant at Devil Track
Lodge, some days not open until 4pm, call 218.387.9414. or if you go
north you can try Trail Center Lodge, varied hours call 218.388.2214.
There is a lounge and Bistro with large menu @Gunflint Lodge or Gunflint Pines Resort,
both on the south side of Gunflint Lake, has a nice burger and pizza type menu. Or check out
dining Gunflint Trail. Get map needed for this route;
Gunflint Trail Map. Food, fuel and
lodging available on Poplar Lake, lodging and fuel available on Hungry
Jack Lake. From Mid-Gunflint Trail area to Gunflint Lake add 16 miles
one way. Food, Fuel and lodging is available on Gunflint Lake. Add
another 14 miles one way to the end of the Gunflint Snowmobile Trail
near Sag Lake. Minnesota State
Snowmobile Trail Permit is needed for these trails.
OPTION G - Ontario Canada from Gunflint
Lake This trip takes some advance planning, but is a great ride. 45
miles up the Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 from downtown Grand Marais
and Lake Superior. This is an inland trailhead. Turn right on South Gunflint Lake Road / County Road 50 and travel one half mile to
left turn into Public Water Access. Entrance to Ontario Snowmobile
Trail System is half way down lake on north side. Trail takes you to
Northern Light Resort, they have fuel and food and then onto
Kashabowie, they also have fuel and food. From there you can stay
overnight, travel on to Atikokan or head back to Gunflint Lake.
Gunflint Lake to Kashabowie is 63 miles. Kashabowie to Atikokan is 81
miles. Atikokan is a full service town. Special border requirements
apply. Check out permit info before
riding into Canada, a OFSC
trail permit is required. This route is part of the Circle Tour of the
Boundary Waters and Quetico.
Read
story and see images of this incredible snowmobile journey. You must also possess a
RABC Permit
to enter Canada remotely, there are no stations on this route to stop
and physically check-in at.
OPTION H - Silver Bay up the shore towards Grand
Marais 55
miles up the North Shore
Drive from Duluth, on the lakeside a few minutes after Silver Bay,
stay / park at Silver Bay
AmericInn. This is a trailhead close to Lake Superior
and can be affected by rain and/or sun melting snow. May have to use
trailhead inland, call lodging to confirm spur trail is useable. Spur Trail right out of parking area to
State
Trail System. Go east / right onto
State
Trail System. You'll need two maps
you can download from our maps page, the
Central North Shore Area Map has Silver Bay and east to the
Cook
County / Grand Marais Lower Gunflint Trail and connection to
State Trail and
Gunflint Trail System. You can also
pick-up good printed maps at many places on the North Shore; Holiday, SuperAmerica, visitor centers, etc...
Silver Bay lodging and dining. This route is about 93 miles one
way. Food, fuel and lodging available in the Silver Bay area, Tofte, Lutsen
area or in downtown Grand Marais. If you're looking for a long day
ride this is a great route, this is our favorite one. We start in
Grand Marais and ride to the
AmericInn Silver Bay... they have a pool and waterslide, very nice
after a day on the trail. Don't forget the swimsuit!
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail
Permit is needed for these trails.
OPTION I - Starting
in / near Two Harbors 23 miles up the North Shore Drive / HWY 61 from
Duluth
is Two Harbors. This is a trailhead close to Lake Superior and can be
affected by rain and/or sun melting snow. May have to use trailhead
inland, call lodging to confirm spur trail is useable. Go through downtown and take left / north turn onto
County Road 2, drive north on CR 2 about 8 1/2 miles
to parking and State
Trail System access or ride the 9.6 mile Two Harbors Corridor Trail, which has a trailhead and parking just east of town on Hwy 61.
Trail takes the rider from town to the State Trail. From there you have many
trails to choose from. We suggest staying at the
Two
Harbors AmericInn, they welcome Sledders and have a trail leaving
the parking lot to the spur trail and onto the North Shore State Trail System. You can also
pick-up good printed maps at many places on the North Shore; Holiday, SuperAmerica, visitor centers, etc...
Two Harbors lodging and dining. Food and fuel available in many
places in Two Harbors. Minnesota
State Snowmobile Trail Permit is needed for these trails.
OPTION
J - Starting in downtown Grand Marais,
Minnesota From Duluth travel HWY 61 east 110 miles or from
Thunder Bay, Ontario travel HWY 61 70 miles to downtown Grand Marais. This is a trailhead close to Lake Superior and can be affected by rain
and/or sun melting snow. May have to use trailhead inland, call
lodging to confirm spur trail is useable. The
5.5 mile spur to the North Shore State Trail starts from downtown,
head east on your sled to the Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 / HWY 61
intersection, 1/3 mile from stop lights. Spur trail is on
the east / right hand side of Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 and goes
5.5 miles north . You can also
pick-up good printed maps at many places in Grand Marais; Holiday, SuperAmerica,
Grand Marais Visitor Center, etc...
Grand Marais is a small town that rolls up the sidewalks pretty
early... plan your dinner before 8pm; after 8 we suggest The
Birch Terrace across from
the Rec. Park off of 7th Ave W and HWY 61, The
Birch Terrace Lounge
has a late night pizza and full beverage menu, and they support
snowmobiling... Get map needed for this route;
Gunflint Trail Map and
Upper
Gunflint Trail System Map. Or if you're going down the shore
you'll need: the
Central North Shore Area Map has Silver Bay and east to the
Cook
County / Grand Marais Lower Gunflint Trail and connection to
State Trail and
Gunflint Trail System.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail
Permit is needed for these trails.
OPTION
K - Snowmobile / Ski / Snowboard - Starting from Lutsen Mountains Ski
Hill Area This is an inland trailhead. Great place to stay and play if some of
your party would like to ski or snowboard while others snowmobile. If
you are only using the Ski Hill Road area as a trailhead or if you have a large trailer please use the
large gravel parking area about a mile and half up the
Ski Hill Road / County Road 5, turn right / east after the
Mountain Inn.
This parking lot fills on weekends. If you only have a small trailer
and are staying on the Ski Hill you may be able to park at your lodging establishment. From the
parking area or any lodging establishment head south / down the Ski Hill
Road to the Mountain Access Spur which
will be on the left side of the Ski Hill Road as you go downhill. This
spur will take you to the Lutsen Access
Spur, which will take you to fuel / food / coffee shop if you go right
to Lutsen. Once in Lutsen you can pick-up the
Fox Trail from the fuel station. If you
go left on the Lutsen Access Spur it
will take you to the North Shore State
Snowmobile Trail or to the Caribou or
Beaver Trails. There are many great places to dine and relax
on / near the Lutsen Ski Hill. Papa Charlie's or
Moguls Grille and Tap Room in
Caribou Highlands Resort are our favorite places to
dine and watch live entertainment. Moguls is 1 1/2 miles up the Ski
Hill Road on the left / slope side. The Cook County Snowmobile Club map has
the Ski Hill Road / County Road 5 mismarked as County Road 36.
Read story and see images about this trailhead and trails.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail
Permit is needed for these trails.
OPTION L - Grand Portage
Lodge and Casino Trailhead Take Hwy 61 through Grand Marais 31
miles to right turn
to Grand Portage Lodge / Casino / Trading Post. This is a trailhead
close to Lake Superior and can be affected by rain and/or sun melting
snow. May have to use Mineral Center Trailhead
inland, call lodge to
confirm spur trail is useable. Notice: fuel is quite a
bit cheaper here. Parking and launch is down in the larger back lot of
the Lodge / Casino. Trail proceeds north out of the northwest corner
of the parking area. Area is under video surveillance. Lodging, food
and fuel is available here. The restaurant in the lodge has good food,
especially after a day of sledding!
See Grand Marais lodging options. Get
Grand
Portage Snowmobile Trail Map. As of Jan 16th, 2010; there is no
longer a ramp to unload your sled from your pick-up. The trail is in
bad shape from the parking area to the main trail system. Too many
trails that are also roads are plowed, including the Cowboy Loop and
the Rengo Road. We recommend using the Mineral Center Trailhead,
Option D above, starting at Mineral Center
trailhead and parking, which is about 5 miles one way from the Grand
Portage Lodge and Casino. Read
story and see images about this trailhead and trails.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail
Permit is NOT needed for trails on the Grand Portage Native Lands.
OPTION M - Cascade River State Park / Cascade
Lodge and Deer Trail Trailhead One mile west of
Cascade Lodge and
in the Cascade River State Park the trailhead accesses the
deer trail
right out of the parking area. This is a trailhead close to Lake
Superior and can be affected by rain and/or sun melting snow. Since it
is in the Cascade River State Park, Park employees close trail and
gate entrance without notice. Call Park to confirm spur trail is
useable 218.387.3053. Entrance is between mile marker 98 and 99. Where
61 starts in Duluth is zero. You will see a brown trail access sign from both directions of HWY 61
indicating the Snowmobile Trailhead. As you travel along 61 you'll also see blue
address numbers. Address for trailhead is 3871 W HWY 61 Lutsen. There is a
spur trail to / from Cascade Lodge to the trailhead and deer trail
access and onto North Shore State Trail. Lodging at Cascade Lodge is very convenient to this
trailhead and snowmobile trail system, even if Park employees close
the gate. There is also a restaurant
adjacent to Cascade Lodge. If you pass by the trailhead coming from
the Duluth direction there is room to turn around at Cascade Lodge and
Restaurant. Cascade River State Park is a 1/4 mile further up the
shore from Cascade Lodge. Consider stopping at the Park, the Cascade
River runs into Lake Superior here and there are hiking and snowshoe
trails along the river.
See all
Lutsen lodging options
or
Grand Marais lodging options. Get
Lutsen Area Snowmobile Trail Map.
Read story and see images about
this trailhead and trails.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail Permit is needed for these
trails.
OPTION N - Great Icefishing Trailhead - Two Island Lake Trailhead /
Expressway Direct Entrance From downtown Grand Marais trailhead is
about 13 miles north. This is an inland trailhead. Get on Gunflint Trail / County Road 12 on the
east side of Grand Marais next to Chevy Dealer. Go 4 miles and turn
left at County Road 8 / Devil Track Road and go 6 miles to Ball Club
Road / County Road 27. Turn right / north and travel about 3.5 miles
to 852 Ball Club Road, turn right / east into trailhead on next road after this blue address sign. First one is the trail itself;
you'll bury your rig and look like a fool.
See all
Grand Marais lodging options. Get map needed for this route; if you're
going north you'll need
Gunflint Trail Map and
Upper
Gunflint Trail System Map. Or if you're going down the shore
you'll need: the
Central North Shore Area Map has Silver Bay and east to the
Cook
County / Grand Marais Lower Gunflint Trail and connection to
State Trail and
Gunflint Trail System.
Read story and see images about
this trailhead and trails.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail Permit is needed for these
trails.
OPTION
O - Starting from Tofte, Minnesota This is also great place to stay and ride your
snowmobile right out of your lodging. This is a trailhead close to
Lake Superior and can be affected by rain and/or sun melting snow. May
have to use trailhead inland, call lodging to confirm spur trail is
useable. With the close proximity to
great restaurants, fuel, and direct trail access via the
Tofte Trail,
Leveaux Trail, Lynx Trail or
Eagle Trail. Both have spur trails with direct North Shore State Trail
access. See all Tofte
lodging
and
dining options. Get map needed for this route; if you're going
east / up the shore you'll need Cook
County Map and
Upper
Gunflint Trail System Map. Or if you're going west / down the shore
you'll need: the
Upper
North Shore Map with coverage from Tofte to Beaver Bay. There is
also a
Beaver Bay to Duluth Map. Good printed map are available at the
Tofte Holiday Station Store.
Minnesota State Snowmobile Trail Permit is needed for these
trails.
The
trailheads and routes above are a selected few of the numerous places
you can launch from. Most lodging establishments have a spur trail nearby, where you can pick-up the main trail systems
from.
SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEMS
North Shore State Snowmobile Trail
From Duluth to Grand Marais, Minnesota the 153
mile long
North Shore State Snowmobile Trail system traverses St.
Louis, Lake and Cook Counties of Northeastern Minnesota, along the
vistas overlooking Lake Superior. The trail system winds its way
through forests and nearby Lake Superior scenic overlooks.
(Requires
MN "State Trail" Snowmobile Permit Sticker, this is an
addition to the regular registration.)
More Local North Shore Snowmobile Trails
Duluth Cross Town Trail - West Section 33
miles West area of Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth Cross Town Trail - East Section 12
miles East area of Duluth, Minnesota
Taft Trail North out of Duluth, Minnesota
Pequaywan - Hoyt Lakes Trail 43 miles North out of
Duluth, Minnesota
Two Harbors Corridor Trail 12 miles East end
of Two Harbors, Minnesota
Gooseberry Spur 14 miles
Located at Hwy 61 and Gooseberry State Park
Red Dot Trail 37.5 miles East end of Beaver Bay,
Minnesota
Tettegouche Trail 12 miles and Sawtooth Trail 14
miles East of Silver Bay, Minnesota
Moose Walk Trail 20 miles North of Silver
Bay, Minnesota
Tomahawk Trail 85.5 miles North of Little
Marais, Minnesota
Lutsen Trail System 60 miles Between Tofte,
Minnesota and Cascade River State Park
The X Trail North of Cascade River State
Park and leads to the Gunflint Trail System
Grand Marais Downtown Spur Trail 5.5 miles
Gunflint 'G Trail' Snowmobile Trail System 125 miles
Grand Portage Trail System Over 100 miles of loops, great scenery and
well groomed trails.
Ontario Snowmobile Trails
from the Gunflint Trail / Gunflint Lake / Sag Lake area.
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