You are on the Linear Listing Details page of the Explore Minnesota Tourism website - use this link to return to the site home page

Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway

Phone: (218) 387-3191
Toll Free: 800-338-6932
info@gunflint-trail.com
Visit website

Beginning in a harbor town on Lake Superior, this paved road heads inland through the rolling hills of Superior National Forest. There are no towns along the route, but side roads lead to resorts, campgrounds, canoe outfitters and boat ramps.

Many of the lakes are within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which is mostly paddle only. There is great fishing here and miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails. Wildlife abound, so there's a chance of spotting deer, moose or bear, seeing a wide variety of birds, or hearing the howls of wolves. Spend the night at a scenic lakeshore campground or resort, and enjoy a game or fresh fish dinner at a tucked-away wilderness lodge.

Additional Details

Directions

• Directions to Facility / Event: The Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway, County Road 12, is accessed from highway 61 in Grand Marais.

Other Date Information

• Additional Date Information: Gunflint Trail - Grand Marais Information Center in downtown Grand Marais is open daily. Hours vary by season.

Green Practices

• Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling
• Energy Efficiency/Conservation
• Eco-Friendly Landscape/Facility Design

Attraction Attributes

• Accessible to Disabled

Length

• 57 miles

Route

• Co. Rd. 12 from Grand Marais; road ends at Seagull Lake

Scenery

• Thick forest of pine, aspen and birch; wilderness lakes.

More Information

• Nature, Made to Order
• Explore the Gunflint's Winter Wilderness