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SNOWMOBILING
Whether you are looking to play
in the snow, skim across frozen
lakes or tour first-class trails,
snowmobiling is intrinsic to
winter up north. Riding provides
the opportunity to explore the
spectacular Lake Superior ridges,
forests, lakes and towns.
This rugged terrain is tamed by
the 146-mile C.J. Ramstad / North
Shore State Trail. Leaving Duluth,
the trail carves a lateral path
through the backwoods and cliffs
rising out of Lake Superior until it
reaches its final destination, Grand
Marais. Numerous side trails break
off the State Trail and connect with
other major snowmobile systems.
SNOWSHOEING
Snowshoeing is winter hiking. Lash
on a pair of these winter walkers
and the great outdoors is yours!
Head into a state park and see
how many animal tracks you can
identify. Hike alongside a river,
onto a lake, into the woods or on
specified snowshoe trails. Avoid
’shoeing on tracked ski trails. You
can rent or buy snowshoes at
several local resorts and outdoor
shops.
DOG SLEDDING
Take the ride of your life! Bundle
up and explore the wintry woods
from a sled pulled by a trained dog
team. Kennels near Two Harbors,
Tofte, Hovland, and midway up
the Gunflint Trail offer guided
rides, usually for two hours or a
half day. It’s exhilarating, safe and
memorable.