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1 forest, 8 trails

National Forests

Superior National Forest

Minnesota3,900,000 acres

Complete guide to Superior National Forest in Minnesota. BWCA Boundary Waters canoe routes, hiking trails, wildlife, permits, and trip planning for the northwoods.

11 min read

Trails

easy-moderateloop

Bear Lake Loop

4.5 mi250 ft gain
June through October

Guide to Bear Lake Loop near Ely in Superior National Forest, Minnesota. A 4.5-mile circuit through boreal forest and along a quiet backcountry lake in prime moose habitat.

5 min read

moderatepoint-to-point

Border Route Trail: Moss Lake Section

8 mi500 ft gain
June through October

Guide to the Moss Lake section of the Border Route Trail in Superior National Forest. An 8-mile point-to-point with dramatic BWCA lake overlooks and blueberry ridges along the Canadian border.

6 min read

moderateout-and-back

Caribou Rock Trail

6.5 mi700 ft gain
June through October

Guide to Caribou Rock Trail on the Gunflint Trail in Superior National Forest. A 6.5-mile out-and-back to a rocky overlook with BWCA views in remote northern Minnesota wolf country.

6 min read

moderateout-and-back

Eagle Mountain Trail

7 mi600 ft gain
June through October

Hiking guide to Eagle Mountain Trail in Superior National Forest, Minnesota. A 7-mile out-and-back to the highest point in Minnesota at 2,301 feet, with views of the BWCA.

5 min read

easyout-and-back

Honeymoon Bluff Trail

0.9 mi180 ft gain
May through October

Guide to Honeymoon Bluff Trail in Superior National Forest, Minnesota. A short 0.9-mile hike to a panoramic overlook above Poplar Lake on the Gunflint Trail corridor.

4 min read

easyout-and-back

Magnetic Rock Trail

2.2 mi100 ft gain
June through October

Guide to Magnetic Rock Trail near the Gunflint Trail in Superior National Forest. An easy 2.2-mile walk to a massive 60-foot basaltic formation that deflects compass needles.

5 min read

easy-moderateloop

Oberg Mountain Trail

2.2 mi300 ft gain
May through October

Guide to Oberg Mountain Trail in Superior National Forest, Minnesota. A 2.2-mile loop on the Superior Hiking Trail with Lake Superior views and outstanding fall color.

6 min read

easyout-and-back

Secret Falls Trail

1.6 mi100 ft gain
May through October

Guide to Secret Falls Trail near Grand Marais in Superior National Forest. An easy 1.6-mile walk through birch forest to a hidden waterfall in a creek canyon on the North Shore.

5 min read