| North Shore State Trail | |
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| Length | 146 mi (235 km) |
| Location | North Shore ofMinnesota, USA |
| Designation | Minnesota state trail |
| Trailheads | Duluth Grand Marais |
| Use | Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling Partial: ATVs[1] |
| Grade | Flat to rolling[2] |
| Sights | Lake Superior,Superior National Forest,Finland State Forest |
| Hazards | Biting insects, logging activity, remoteness, severe weather[1] |
| Surface | Natural |
| Website | North Shore State Trail |
TheNorth Shore State Trail is a multi-use recreational trail in theArrowhead Region ofMinnesota, United States. The 146-mile (235 km) unpaved trail passes through the largely undeveloped backcountry inland from theNorth Shore ofLake Superior, between the cities ofDuluth andGrand Marais. It serves primarily as a wintersnowmobile route, though the 70 miles (110 km) from the community ofFinland to Grand Marais are suitable forhiking,horseback riding, andmountain biking in summer. In contrast, the southwestern half of the trail is interrupted by many areas of wetness or standing water.[3] The North Shore State Trail was established by an act of theMinnesota Legislature in 1975.[2]
Some stretches of the trail follow backcountry roads.[1] The state trail connects with numerous local snowmobile trails.[3] A 6.6-mile (10.6 km) section around Finland is open toall-terrain vehicles. 95% of the land along the trail is public property, so opportunities for camping, fishing, and hunting are abundant. Trail users can take advantage of 14 overnight shelters with pit toilets, or camp on any public land not posted otherwise.[1]
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