The Gunflint Trail is a 57-mile paved National Scenic Byway connecting Grand Marais to lakes forming a boundary with Canada. Set in the Superior National Forest, it is a wild place. Tamed by Gunflint Trail lodges and resorts. Nature lovers will find plenty of opportunities for adventure and peace.
Pristine forests are dotted with clear cool lakes. And the area is adjacent to the million-acre Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Visitors will be delighted by stunning views of lakes, boreal forests and wildlife. Moose, wolves, deer, otters, black bear, fox, eagles, hawks.
Explore Gunflint Trail lakes by canoe or kayak. The BWCAW is non-motorized and resorts and outfitters offer rentals, equipment, maps and gear for day, or multi-day, trips. Or, hire a fishing guide for the day. Several trails offer the opportunity to hike or bike through the woods, around lakes and to scenic overlooks, especially nice during fall colors. The Gunflint Trail is a premiere cross-country ski destination with extensive trail systems. Winter fun includes snowshoeing, dog sled rides, sleigh rides, ice fishing and snowmobiling.
Or explore the community and heritage of the Trail at the shops, restaurants and Chik Wauk Museum. Naturalists provide hands-on walks and talks. Learn the history of the native Anishinaabe people, early European explorers, and unique local settlers.
Branching off the Gunflint Trail, small scenic roads lead to lodges set on gorgeous clean lakes. This serene environment is a wonderful break from urban hustle and bustle. Lodges offer a variety of accommodations from rustic to modern cabins, townhomes, historic log lodges with rooms and suites, campgrounds, and outfitters offer bunkhouses. Each lodge is distinctly unique. Many have a communal lodge with conveniences, gifts, rentals and some have dining rooms. Guests will dine with lakeviews and local fare. Many lodges provide workshops, and activities that enhance the guest experience, from nature walks to craft sessions. The lodges are family-friendly, ideal for family vacations and extended family getaways.
Visitors leave with new experiences, relaxed, and reconnected with nature.
