UPPER GUNFLINT RIVER
Trail near Grand Marais, Minnesota · Superior National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Cross-country skiing Snowshoeing
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Getting there
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Trail start coordinates: 48.08337, -90.80048
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 1,571 to 1,647 ft
- Ride time
- 35 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Wheelchair
- Not accessible
- Typical grade
- TG04 - +10-12%
- Managed by
- Superior National Forest
- Trail number
- 21026N SNOW
- County
- Cook County, Minnesota
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Trails End Campground 6.8 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Iron Lake 8.6 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Two Island Lake Campground 22 mi away · Directions
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- UPPER GUNFLINT RIVER 1.4 mi long
- UPPER GUNFLINT HIGHLANDS 3.9 mi long
- UPPER GUNFLINT HAM LAKE 1.6 mi long
- UPPER GUNFLINT RABBIT RUN 2.1 mi long
- UPPER GUNFLINT ASPEN RABBIT 1.5 mi long
- CENTENNIAL 3.1 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is UPPER GUNFLINT RIVER?
- UPPER GUNFLINT RIVER is about 1.4 miles long, or about 2.8 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on UPPER GUNFLINT RIVER?
- About 218 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 1,571 and 1,647 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike UPPER GUNFLINT RIVER?
- Plan on about 1 hr 15 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on UPPER GUNFLINT RIVER?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on UPPER GUNFLINT RIVER?
- UPPER GUNFLINT RIVER is open to hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does UPPER GUNFLINT RIVER start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 48.08337, -90.80048. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.