Pequaywan Lake Trail 10 miles [maps]
Leaves the North Shore State Trail about 20 miles north of Duluth, Pequaywan heads north into the Cloquet Valley State Forest and connects with the State Trail.

Two Harbors Corridor Trail 9.6 miles [maps]
From Hwy 61, drive north on County Road 2 about 8 1/2 miles 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.

Two Harbors Lodging and Dining

Gooseberry State Park Trail 3-9 miles [maps]
From the old Interpretive Center on the east side of the Gooseberry River, the trail climbs the ridge and connects with the six mile North Shore Access Trail.

Gooseberry Area Lodging and Dining

Red Dot Trail 15 miles [maps]
This trail travels through Beaver Bay and Silver Bay providing the option of heading north to the North Shore State Trail and Moose Walk Trails or east into Tettegouche State Park.

Beaver Bay Lodging and Dining  Silver Bay Lodging and Dining  Little Marais Lodging and Dining

Tettegouche Trail 10 miles and Sawtooth Trail 15 miles [maps]
Both trails explore the woods of the Tettegouche State Park crossing Palisade Creek and a scenic overlook of Palisade Valley. Dropping into the forests behind the Sawtooth Range, this trail provides some great wildlife viewing. Connecting the town of Finland, the North Shore State Trail and the Moose Walk Trail.

Silver Bay Lodging and Dining  Little Marais Lodging and Dining

Moose Walk Trail 15 miles [maps]
The Moose Walk Trail is a large loop in the Finland State Forest. The northwest portion runs along the East Branch Beaver River then climbs to a scenic overlook near Hockamin Creek before joining the North Shore State Trail again.

Little Marais Lodging and Dining

Tomahawk Trail 86 miles [maps]
Leaving at the Lake and Cook County border, the Tomahawk travels four miles north to Crooked Lake to a snowmobile gathering spot, the Crooked Lake Resort. Then onto Ely, Minnesota you'll travel through the Superior National Forest. The Tomahawk connects with both the Stony Spur and Happy Wanderer Trails.

Little Marais Lodging and Dining  Schroeder Lodging and Dining

AmericInn Tofte Jacuzzi Suites Indoor Pool/Whirlpool and Sauna Direct Trail Access

Lutsen Resort and Sea Villas Lakeside Lodge and Cabins Direct Trail Access

Lutsen Trail System 67 miles [maps]
The Lutsen trail system, named Trails A-F, travels through some very diverse topography. The F Trail joins Tofte and Lutsen. Crossing the F Trail, the E Trail is behind Oberg Mountain on its way to the North Shore State Trail. The Barker Lake Road or the A Trail goes over thick forest land and crosses the Poplar River and then intersects the North Shore State Trail south of Barker Lake. Passing many nearby lakes; Caribou, Ward and Deer Yard Lakes, the B, C, and D Trails have several scenic overlook areas. Access to the Lutsen Trails are available north from Hwy 61 on CR 4 (the Caribou Trail) a few miles away and at the parking area off Hwy 61 near mile marker 99.

Schroeder Lodging and Dining  Tofte Lodging and Dining  Lutsen Lodging and Dining

X Trail [maps]
This trail is part of the Gunflint Trail System, the X Trail starts on the North Shore State Trail after it crosses the Cascade River. More details are under Gunflint Trail System below.

Lutsen Lodging and Dining  Grand Marais Lodging and Dining  Gunflint Trail Lodging and Dining

Best Western Superior Inn Downtown Grand Marais on Lake Superior Direct Trail Access

Gunflint Pines Resort On Gunflint Lake with lakeshore Cabins Direct Trail Access

Gunflint Trail Lodging for Snowmobiling with Direct Trail Access

Grand Marais Trail 6 miles [maps]
The last part of the North Shore State Trail is the Grand Marais Trail. A possible starting spot on Forest Road 1367 presents the option of riding into town or heading onto the Gunflint Trail System. Currently only a few specific city streets in Grand Marais are open to snowmobiling with a 10 MPH speed limit. Check for other current restrictions at the Cook County Sheriff's Office 218-387-3030.

Grand Marais Lodging and Dining  Gunflint Trail Lodging and Dining

Gunflint Trail System 108 miles [maps]
Nice, forested touring trails travel north of Devil Track Lake to the International border lake, Saganaga. From the east end of Devil Track, the Gunflint Snowmobile Trail travels the entire area. From the west end of the Devil Track Lake, the X Trail runs parallel to the Gunflint Trail and meet near the Poplar River. Several other snowmobile trails connect the two along the way. Snowmobiling on the Gunflint Trails you may run into moose, deer, wolves, pine martens and fox. The Clearwater Lake Spur is shortly before the X Trail, the  Clearwater Lake Spur leads to Clearwater Lake at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Snowmobiling is not allowed in the BWCAW(which is patrolled by dog teams and from the air.) You'll be riding in secluded areas, services are available at some lodges on the trail, with a concentration around Poplar Lake, the midway point on the Gunflint Trail system. But be prepared, sled with others and bring an extra belt. Other items worth bringing with are: food, water, cell phone, fuel and oil. Leave your itinerary with a friend or family member and get a local weather forecast.

Grand Marais Lodging and Dining  Gunflint Trail Lodging and Dining

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.