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Can you snowmobile the Gunflint Trail?
There are several long snowmobile trails within the Gunflint Ranger District, so you can ride for a short hop or a day long adventure. Ride safely and have fun!
Is the Gunflint Trail open?
Hours & Dates. Gunflint Trail – Grand Marais Information Center in downtown Grand Marais is open daily.
Why is it called the Gunflint Trail?
Around this time, the area got its name from the flint, or chips of chert, that French traders would gather for their flintlock firearms at the lakeshore where the path began.
How long is the ferry ride to Grand Island?
We offer passenger ferry service to and from Grand Island seven days, please find the hours of operation on the Visit page. The channel crossing takes about 3 to 4 minutes each way.
When should I go to Eben Ice Caves?
You can follow an easy path for most of the way, but if there is a heavy snowfall the night before you may have a harder time finding your way. Late December through early March is the best time to view the caves safely, because before and after the weather might be too mild for the formation to be frozen.
Where can I Go snowmobiling in Minnesota?
You can snowmobile to the end of the Gunflint Trail or to Grand Marais and the North Shore trail system for hundreds of miles of options. The Gunflint Trail area averages over 110″ of snow per year! All of our snowmobiles can accommodate either 1 or 2 people. You can download a map of the Cook County Snowmobile Trail System here
Can You snowmobile on the Gunflint Trail?
You can snowmobile to the end of the Gunflint Trail or to Grand Marais and the North Shore trail system for hundreds of miles of options. The Gunflint Trail area averages over 110″ of snow per year! All of our snowmobiles can accommodate either 1 or 2 people.
Where can you snowmobile in Cook County?
Right from the lodge property you can connect with over 200 miles of trails on the Cook County Snowmobile Trail system. You can snowmobile to the end of the Gunflint Trail or to Grand Marais and the North Shore trail system for hundreds of miles of options. The Gunflint Trail area averages over 110″ of snow per year!
Where are the snowmobile trails in Grand Marais?
Forested snowmobile trails travel north of downtown Grand Marais with connections to the North Shore State Snowmobile Trail, the Expressway Trail, Grand Portage Snowmobile Trail System, Upper Gunflint Snowmobile Trail System and the Ontario Snowmobile Trail Systemout of Gunflint Lake.