Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway
The Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway is one of three nationally designated scenic byways in the Superior National Forest. It runs approximately 57 miles along the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais to Trail's End Campground and the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center.
Along the way you'll pass through history - the paved road which was originally a trail to a source of flint on Gunflint Lake, pines planted in the 30's by the CCC, a railroad and mine that vanished, signs of a meteor impact a billion or so years ago, and a forest regrowing from a fire in 2007.
To learn more, follow this link to the National Scenic Byways webpage.
General Information
When visiting, please remember
- Obey posted speed limits
- Watch for bear and moose crossing the road
Address: 2020 W. Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604
Phone: (218) 387-1750
Hours: April 28 – September 30, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, closed weekends. No BWCAW permit issuance and no Eastern National Forest Interpretative Association retail sales products. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Viewing Wildlife Info
Not only will you see a wide variety of birds, there's a better than average chance you will be stopped by a moose crossing the road.
Recreation Groups
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