A GOOD REASON TO GO
National Scenic Byway
The Gunflint Trail is best known as the eastern entrance to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA), a unique wilderness of more than a thousand lakes and streams joined by short overland trails called portages.
Public Domain. Photo by Dennis O'Hara, courtesy of Grand Marais Area Tourism Association
What to explore
- Boreal forest
- Lakeside scenery
- Grand Marais
Before you go
Plan fuel, meals and turnarounds ahead of time. Backcountry excursions need separate arrangements from the road outing.
Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.
Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.