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Top trails in Minnesota (5)

Superior NF
Moderate
Eagle Mountain

Minnesota's high point. 0 mi with about 620 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
7.0 mi
Gain:
620 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Superior Hiking Trail
Moderate
SHT – Bean & Bear Lakes

SHT's most-photographed overlook. 8 mi with about 1,000 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
6.8 mi
Gain:
1,000 ft
Type:
Loop
Superior NF
Easy
Oberg Mountain Loop

Best fall-color overlook on the North Shore. 3 mi with about 350 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
2.3 mi
Gain:
350 ft
Type:
Loop
Grand Portage SP
Easy
High Falls Trail

Minnesota's tallest waterfall on the Canadian border. 1 mi with about 100 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
1.1 mi
Gain:
100 ft
Type:
Out & Back
BWCAW
Strenuous
Kekekabic Trail

Wilderness traverse of the Boundary Waters. 0 mi with about 2,500 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.

Distance:
40.0 mi
Gain:
2,500 ft
Type:
Point to Point