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Gitchi-Gami State Trail (paved)

C. J. Ramsted/North Shore State Trail(unpaved)

Superior Hiking Trail (unpaved)

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DNR Information Center500 Lafayette RoadSaint Paul, MN 55155-4040(651) 296-6157 (metro area & outside MN)1-888-646-6367 (MN toll free)

Minnesota Department of Tourism100 Metro Square121 - 7th Place EastSaint Paul, MN 55101-2112(651) 296-5029 (metro area & outside MN)1-888-TOURISM (MN toll free)

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View of Split Rock Lighthouse

When complete, the Gitchi-Gami State Trail will connect Two Harbors to Grand Marais along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Much of the trail alignment will be located in Highway 61 right-of-way or on abandoned segments of Highway 61. However, there will be several segments that leave the right-of-way allowing the trail users to sample a diversity of the North Shore’s varied environments.

This 86 mile trail will eventually connect five state parks, several communities, four Scientific and Natural Areas, numerous historic sites, and provide vistas of Lake Superior. Trail users will travel through birch and aspen forests, cross numerous cascades and waterfalls, and have the opportunity to access beaches of Lake Superior.

Approximately 29 miles of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail have been completed. The longest segment is 14.6 miles long. This segment starts in Gooseberry Falls State Park, travels through Split Rock Lighthouse State Park and ends at the Beaver River in Beaver Bay. Parking for this segment is available at picnic flow parking lot in Gooseberry Falls State Park, Twin Point Public Water Access, the Trail Center in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, and the trail head parking lot in Beaver Bay near the Beaver River.

Share the Trail with Others:• Stay on designated trail.• Keep right so others can pass.• Keep all pets on leash/Dispose of pet waste.• Obey traffic signs and rules.• Pack out all garbage and litter.• Respect adjoining landowners rights and privacy.• Warn other trail users when passing by giving an audible signal.• Overnight camping and campfires are permitted only on designated campsites. Do not leave campfires unattended. • Enjoy the beauty of wild plants & animals, but leave them undisturbed for all to enjoy. • Trail users are legally responsible for obeying the rules and regulations provided in Minnesota Rules, 6100.3000.

Construction and Planning Notes (as of 10/13)

• The Schroeder Missing Link, which is 580’ of trail that will connect Temperance River State Park with the town of Schroeder, is expected to be constructed fall/winter of ‘13. Additional parking opportunities will be available at the trailhead parking lot in Schroeder.

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PARKING AVAILABLE:

• SILVER CREEK CLIFF SEGMENT: at the Silver Creek Cliff Wayside Rest parking lot, located on the east side of the Silver Creek Cliff Tunnel.

• GOOSEBERRY FALLS STATE PARK to BEAVER BAY SEGMENT: at the picnic flow parking lot in Gooseberry Falls State Park, Twin Point Public Water Access, the Trail Center in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, and the trail head parking lot in Beaver Bay near the Beaver River.

• SILVER BAY SEGMENT: no designated parking is available at this time.

• TEMPERANCE RIVER STATE PARK SEGMENT: at the MNDOT Wayside rest parking lot on the east side of Schroeder, and at the Gitchi-Gami State trail head parking lot in Temperance River State Park.

• TOFTE SEGMENT: parking is available at Tofte Town Park off Sawbill Trail.

• GRAND MARAIS SEGMENT: at the Grand Marais Public Water Access near the U.S. Coast Guard Station.

This trail requires a permit for anyone cross country skiing. For more informa-

tion about the Ski Pass, please call the DNR Info Center at 1-888-MINNDNR or check the website at mndnr.gov

* Do not leave valuables in your vehicle