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Old Gunflint Trail Iron Lake

gunflint mile 42.4

Danger: do NOT ride on the Gunflint Trail!

This bike trail is a hilly road that was part of the original Gunflint Trail; wooded, clearings and the Iron Lake Campground 2 miles from the north end of the road makes this a nice picnic ride

Length: 4.6 miles one-way

Difficulty: moderate

Trailhead: Old Gunflint Trail

Surface: hard pack gravel road

 

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