Avenue of the Pines scenic byway
Close-up of bark on a pine tree
One-mile self-guided trail winds its way through the majestic pines of the Lost Forty
The Avenue of the Pines (Hwy 46) Scenic Byway is accessed off of Hwy 2, 1/2 mi west of Deer River.
About
Some of the Highway's outstanding scenic values include views of mature red pines stands, sparkling lakes, marshes, and aspen stands. Spatial sequences range from enclosed and focused in the pines, to open and expansive near the lake and marsh areas. Island, Round, Nature's, Cut Foot Sioux, Little Ball Club, along with Lake Winnibigoshish, the state's fifth largest lake, give travelers glimpses of northern ecosystems along the byway corridor.
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Length
- 46 miles
Route
- Hwy. 46 between Deer River and Northome, 13 miles northwest of Grand Rapids
Scenery
- Pine, aspen and birch forest, lakes and marshes
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A misty morning over Leech Lake / Peter Hawkins