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Hiking
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Grab your boots, water bottle, a snack, and maybe the bug repellent. There are over 400 miles of hiking trail in the Superior National Forest, so you could be gone a long time. You can discover scenic vistas, clear lakes, carnivorous plants, historic railroads, and more all along the trail. There are short hikes, day hikes, and backpacking trails; rugged uphills, long flat stretches, and steep descents. It's all up to you. To help you choose, you can download our Hiking brochure. It gives locations and descriptions for 50 trails on the Forest. For more detailed information on trails in the Tofte and Gunflint Ranger Districts, you can download the East Zone Hiking brochure.
For more information on day hiking and backpacking, follow the links to the sections above.
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Know Before You Go
Get the most out of your visit by being prepared. Remember you are responsible for your own safety.
Alerts & Warnings
- UPDATED: Forest Roads inaccessible
- Fire Restrictions - Cook and Lake Counties
- Campfire Use Restrictions in Boundary Waters
- Upcoming Road Closures and Delays in Tofte and Gunflint Areas
- Superior NF Issues Free Wood Permits for Select Storm Damage Sites
- Cannabis Use on National Forest System Lands
- Lutsen Access Trail