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North Shore Fall Colors 2007! Fewer people and no bugs!
>>Sunday
7:30am
CST October 28,
2007
Fall
Color Status:
>>>ALERT:
FALL COLORS ARE GONE ALONG THE NORTH SHORE. TAMARACKS NOW
TURNING DARK YELLOW. NOW THAT THE LEAVES ARE GONE IT IS A GREAT
TIME OF YEAR FOR; GROUSE HUNTING, HIKING, BIRD MIGRATIONS, BIG WAVE WATCHING,
LOOKING OVER REAL ESTATE AND EXPERIENCING A NICE QUIET NORTH
SHORE ADVENTURE, NOW THAT IT IS THE OFF PEAK SEASON.
LOWER NORTH SHORE
>>>Duluth through Little Marais, which includes St. Louis and
Lake Counties and up through
Tettegouche State Park. Few leaves left on trees.
UPPER NORTH SHORE >>>From Schroeder/Cook County line up
through Grand Portage and the Canadian border area. In the Upper
North Shore leaves have dropped.
Birds
Heading South:
>>>Many types of birds migrating through the North Shore. Though
the main migration is over, there are bald eagles and other
raptors migrating still.
Image above was taken at 5pm CST
Oct 9th, 2007 over looking Grand Marais from the east.
Notice turkey vultures near center right.
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>>>MORE ABOUT WINDS AND MIGRATING BIRDS... Migrating birds are
numerous along the whole North Shore, with large numbers of
birds concentrated along the shorelines when the winds are out
of the north, west or combination of. Reluctant to cross the Big
Lake, migrating birds become funneled along the shoreline and
the hills along Lake Superior. Best areas for spotting migrating
birds is within 1-2 miles of the shoreline of Lake Superior when
these conditions exist.
Don't miss stopping at Hawk Ridge on your way up or down.
Read more about Hawk Ridge and other great places to view
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Bird Migration information for Duluth and Grand
Marais, Minnesota
In Duluth,
Minnesota at Hawk Ridge Nature Preserve
>>>We think Hawk Ridge is the best spot for viewing migrating birds in the
Midwest!
The combination of fall colors, birds migrating over and the
great view of the Duluth Harbor is fantastic!
<Hawk
Ridge Web site>
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Overlooking Lake
Superior and Grand Marais, Minnesota
SHHHHH!!!! These
are great places too!!
There are two other, less known places to view the migration, the first one is 2
miles up the Gunflint Trail/County Road 12 out of Grand Marais.
The Pincushion Mountain Recreation Area is a right-hand
turn onto County Road 53. It has a large parking area and is a paved road,
off of the Gunflint Trail/County Road 12. Nice place with trails
for Mtn. biking and hiking. The second one is just west of
Pincushion along the same bluff overlooking Grand Marais, the
Old Ski Hill Area/Sawtooth Bluff. Turn west/left
onto County Road
64, about 2 1/2 miles from Grand Marais or less than a 1/2 mile after the
Pincushion Mountain Recreation Area turn. Once you're on
County Road 64 it is about 2 miles all the way to the end, where
there is a great view of Grand Marais and Lake Superior. You'll
see numerous communication towers near the parking areas.
Request lodging information at:
www.northshoreinfo.com/lodging or check out the dining opportunities.
BROAD-WINGED HAWKS in record numbers at Hawk Ridge!
Often over 12,000 are counted in a single day in September. Hawk Ridge is a nature preserve dedicated to birding, and is
one of the best places in the mid-west to see migrating birds, especially raptors. "Raptors" are birds of prey, such as bald eagles and red-tailed hawks. Check out the Hawk
Ridge Web site for Fall 2007 Public Programs, directions and a
map.
One of the more spectacular migration events is the kettles of broad-winged hawks seen from Hawk Ridge above Duluth, Minnesota. During the fall these football sized raptors/birds of prey are in large numbers called "kettles."
From approx. August 25th -
September 30th the BWHs gather together and form what looks like a moving tornado.
Over 50,000
migrating birds pass
over Hawk Ridge each year during the fall migration. Check out the
Hawk
Ridge Web site for Fall 2007 Public Programs, directions and a
map. A great place to stop and experience a
very unique event, take a break from driving! Nice place to see fall
colors, click here for more details and
directions.
North
Shore Fall
Colors 2007!
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Try one of these routes for wildlife viewing, hiking, biking,
driving, canoeing or sailing on the North Shore! Use
caution some road and trails are not for all/any vehicles.
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Do Leaves Change Color?? |
Leaves change color due to shifting rhythm of the day and night. The long warm
days of summer eventually turn shorter and cooler, which triggers a chemical
clock inside the deciduous tree to enter winter sleep or dormancy. Deciduous
means "a tree with leaves instead of needles." During
the summer months the color or "pigment" of leaves are mostly
green from the chlorophyll which the tree is abundantly producing. But as fall
approaches the tree enters dormancy and stops producing food and chlorophyll. As the amount of chlorophyll diminishes,
a group of pigments called carotenoids start to show. Carotenoids are the
yellow, brown and orange colors we see during fall. Deciduous
trees on the North Shore are mainly; sugar maple, aspen [ aka poplars], paper birch, ash, silver maple,
tamarack and some black cherry and oaks. Trees with needles are called conifers,
on the North
Shore conifers are mainly; balsam fir, white spruce, white pine, red pine, jack pine,
and white cedar. The tamarack appears to be a species of evergreen during the
growing season, but, in fact, is deciduous, making a late-season color change to
yellow and dropping it's needles as the snow begins to fly in November. Autumn is the best
time for being out-of-doors. The bugs have pretty much died off and the
days are still warm, and the nights are cool, great for hiking, biking, sailing or
driving the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Listed below are
over 25 suggested fall color tours,
detailed for hiking, biking, driving or sailing! |
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NorthShoreInfo.com Top Pick - Ultimate Fall Colors -
Hiking/Biking/Driving/Birding |
The
Skyline Parkway/Hawk Ridge Tour - Hiking/Biking/Driving/Birding <<Best for
All Fall
A must visit to say you
have truly explored Duluth. Skyline Parkway overlooks the city of Duluth,
the Duluth Harbor and Lake Superior. Great views of fall colors and
incredible bird migrations!
From I35 take exit 249
and drive east. Follow signs labeled "Skyline Parkway." Hawk Ridge is one
area this routes passes through.
Direct route to Hawk
Ridge: From Downtown Duluth, drive northeast on Superior Street to 43rd
Ave. Go left from Superior Street onto 43rd Ave and drive to Glenwood
Street. Turn left onto Glenwood Street. Drive on Glenwood to the top of
the first hill to Skyline Drive. Turn right onto Skyline and go about 1
mile (about half a mile beyond the end of the pavement) to the Main
Overlook.
As an alternate route
from Interstate 35, you can drive north on I-35 to the 26th Ave / London
Road exit. Go right on London Road, which is also Highway 61 here. Turn
left onto 43rd Ave and follow the remaining directions from above.
Best all fall.
Duluth Area:
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The
Two Harbors to Beaver Bay Tour - Driving <<Best for Late Fall
30 miles + 24 miles return to Two Harbors
From Hwy 61 in Two Harbors, Minnesota, drive north on Co. Rd. 3 for 28 miles to the Lax Lake Rd (Co. Rd. 4), then south on Co. Rd. 4 for 2 miles to Beaver
Bay. This
route uses Hwy 61 as a third, returning route. To continue on, see the Beaver Bay to Illgen City
Drive below. Best for late fall. Also nearby is Gooseberry State
Park.
Two Harbors: Lodging Dining
Shopping
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The
Split Rock River Loop Tour - Hiking <<Best for Late Fall
On Hwy 61 about 15 miles north of Two Harbors, park on the west side of the river.
The upstream portion of this trail sits about 60 feet above the river along a rocky ledge. On the
downstream, you'll experience overlooks of the river valley, as you head inland, you can look out to
the Big Lake Superior.
Best during the late fall season. Also nearby
is Split Rock Light house State
Park and Tettegouche State
Park. Beaver
Bay: Lodging
Dining Shopping
or Two Harbors: Lodging
Dining Shopping
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The
Superior
Hiking Trail from Castle Danger to Gooseberry Falls Tour - Hiking <<Best for
Late Fall
From Hwy 61 just past mile marker 36, in Castle Danger,
Minnesota drive north on Co. Rd. 106
(which turns into Silver Creek 617) to parking on right 8
1/2-mile hike. You may consider leaving a car at Gooseberry
Falls for this 8 1/2-mile hike. The trail runs north of
Castle Danger to Gooseberry
Falls State
Park. Trail highlights include overlooks at Wolf Rock, Crow Creek Valley and Mike's Rock. The
upper reach area of the Gooseberry River is really gorgeous. The round trip hike to the Crow Creek Overlook and
back is 2 1/2 miles. Best for late fall. Gooseberry Falls
Area: Lodging
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The
Gooseberry Fifth Falls Trail Tour - Hiking <<Best for Late Fall
From Hwy 61 head south into the Gooseberry
Falls State Park visitor center. You'll end up at the east bank of the Gooseberry
River. This 1 1/2 mile loop passes the upper Falls as it leads to the Fifth Falls.
Very enjoyable autumn stroll with great vistas.
Best during the late fall season. Gooseberry Falls
Area: Lodging Dining
Shopping
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The Beaver Bay to Illgen City
Tour- Driving <<Best for Mid to Late Fall
16 miles + 7 mile return to Beaver Bay. From Hwy 61 In Beaver
Bay, Minnesota drive north
on the Lax Lake Rd (Co. Rd. 4) to MN Hwy 1, then south on MN Hwy 1 to Hwy 61.
Similar backcountry terrain as route from Two Harbors to Beaver Bay. Watch
out for four legged creatures like: deer, moose and bears on this narrow winding road. A
great picnic spot is near Lax Lake, about 7.5 miles into the tour. As another
option, you can head north and follow MN Hwy 1 to Isabella or Ely. Best
for mid to late fall. Also nearby is
Gooseberry Falls State Park and Split Rock Light house State Park.
Beaver Bay: Lodging Dining
Shopping
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The
Section 13 Tour - Hiking <<Best for Early Fall
From Hwy 61 at Little Marais, drive north on Co. Rd. 6 for 2 miles to Superior Hiking Trail sign and parking.
Hike through the forest before climbing the sugar maple ridges
that are incredibly bright orange and red.
Trail is 4 1/2 mile round trip. Best for early fall.
Also nearby is Crosby Manitou State
Park and Tettegouche State
Park.
Little
Marais: Lodging Dining
Shopping
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The
Heartbreak Ridge Tour - Driving/Hiking/biking <<Best for Early Fall
From Hwy 61 about a half mile east of Schroeder, Minnesota head north on
the Temperance River Rd (FR 343), then east/right turn on FR 166 and
south/right turn on the Sawbill Trail (Co. Rd. 2) Heartbreak Ridge is just
east of the junction FR 343 and 166. Make this North Shore fall color tour
the first one your list. It is GREAT! The drive leads you down one of the
prettiest sugar maple drives along Minnesota's North Shore. A roadside
plaque explains how Heartbreak Ridge was named.
Also nearby is Temperance River
State Park. Best during the early fall season.
Tofte: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or
Lutsen: Lodging Dining
Shopping Hiking
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The
Carlton Peak Tour - Hiking <<Best for Mid to Late Fall
From Hwy 61 in Tofte, Minnesota drive north on Sawbill Trail (Co. Rd. 2) about 2 miles to parking area on right
You'll witness resistant gray anorthosite form Carlton's Peak. This peak
over looks views of the maple forests you will cross to reach the summit. A nearby overlook has
incredible views of the Big Lake Superior, Tofte and the Temperance River Valley. Also
nearby is Temperance River State
Park.
Best
for mid to late fall. Tofte: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking
or Lutsen: Lodging Dining
Shopping Hiking
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The
Britton Peak Tour - Hiking <<Best for Mid to Late Fall
From Hwy 61 in Tofte, Minnesota drive north on Sawbill Trail (Co. Rd. 2) about 2 miles to parking area on right.
A rather steep half-mile grade leads to Britton's Peak with views of
the Big Lake, Carlton's Peak to the west. Best for mid to late
fall. Also nearby is
Temperance River State Park.
Tofte: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking
or Lutsen: Lodging Dining
Shopping Hiking
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The Railroad Grade (FR
170) Tour - Driving/Wildlife <<Great all Fall
Logically named "The Grade," this old forest railroad grade was
once used to log white pine, back in the logging boom days. 15 miles of Forest road between Sawbill & Caribou Trails. From Hwy
61 in Tofte, Minnesota drive
north on the Sawbill Trail (Co. Rd. 2) to FR 170, east on FR 170 to Caribou Trail (Co. Rd. 4), return
south on Co. Rd. 4 to Hwy 61. This drive is awesome anytime of the year.
Many big bull moose have seen sighted on this route, watch out for moose on
the roadway as you travel. Also nearby is
Temperance River State Park.
Tofte: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking
or Lutsen: Lodging Dining
Shopping Hiking
or Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
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The
Oberg Mountain Tour - Hiking <<Best for Early Fall
From Hwy 61 about 5 miles north of Tofte, Minnesota drive north on FR 336 for 2 miles to parking.
This North Shore maple hillside will blow your expectations. Hike includes
overlooks, so don't forget your camera! Best during the early fall season. Also
nearby is Temperance River State
Park.
Tofte: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking
or Lutsen: Lodging Dining
Shopping Hiking
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The
White Sky Rock Tour - Hiking <<Best for Early Fall
From Hwy 61, in Lutsen, Minnesota drive north on the Caribou Trail (Co. Rd. 4)
in Lutsen, Minnesota, about 4 miles to the brown and
yellow trailhead sign. Quarter mile steep trek leads to the overlook of Caribou Lake and the surrounding
sugar maple forests.
Best during the early fall. Also nearby is
Temperance River State Park. Tofte: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking
or Lutsen: Lodging Dining
Shopping Hiking
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Top
Pick - Ultimate Fall Colors - Sailing!
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The Lake Superior Fall Colors Cruise |
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North
House Folk School
2 hour fall cruise aboard the 50 foot Schooner from Grand
Marais, Minnesota |
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A 2-hour sail that begins with an introduction to
the 50 foot gaff rigged Schooner "Hjørdis." From the North
House Folk School-Grand Marais harbor, the cruise will journey along the shore a distance that will allow participants to experience the spectacular
nature of the Sawtooth Mountain Range as it changes from the greens of summer to the reds, oranges and yellows of autumn. The true nature of this annual event can only be fully appreciated from this offshore perspective.
This year our schooner's last day sailing is approx. October 15th, 2007.
Subject to change.
Cost: $40 per adult, children 12 and under are $35.00 for this two hour
cruise. Call (218)-387-9762 for availability. Or toll free 888-387-9762.
Price subject to change. >>Please ask about proper clothing for cold
weather.
Sailing Dates: Now through
mid October.
Location:
North House Folk School is located on the Grand Marais harbor directly across
from the HWY 61 and Old Gunflint Trail (County Road 15) intersection.
Registration and additional info can be found at the North House in the
large blue building. Grand
Marais: Lodging
Dining
Shopping
Hiking or Gunflint
Trail: Lodging
Dining
Hiking
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The
Pincushion Mountain/Devil Track Loop Tour - Driving/Hiking/Birding <<Best for Early
to Mid Fall
From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, Minnesota head north on the Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd.
12/two lane paved road) for 2 miles to CR 53, go
east/right on Co. Rd. 53 to parking. The Gunflint Trail climbs 1000 feet in the first few miles to a
fabulous maple ridgeline. The Pincushion Mountain and Devil Track River Trails lead through these maples to
the overlooks of the Big Lake, and the maple forests and falls of the Devil Track River. Great
bird migration spot. Best
for Early to Mid Fall. Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or Gunflint
Trail: Lodging
Dining Hiking
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The
Maple Hill Tour - Driving <<Best for Early Fall
From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, Minnesota drive north on the
Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd. 12/two lane paved road) for 4 miles to Co. Rd. 54, just past Co. Rd. 8,
take a left turn on the gravel. This is a very short route of less than 2
miles, but is one of the most picturesque scene during fall colors. You'll see the Maple Hill Church surrounded by
maples. Best during the early fall. Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or Gunflint
Trail: Lodging
Dining Hiking
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The
Trout Lake Road/Country Roads 14 and 60 Tour - Driving/Hiking/Biking <<Best for
Early Season Maples and Mid to Late Fall for Birch and Poplar.
From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, Minnesota drive north on the Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd.
12/two lane paved road) for about 9 miles and turn right on the Trout Lake
Road. The Trout Lake Road is a good gravel road which winds its way
through the Superior National Forest. Drive with caution, there are sharp
corners, watch for other traffic. There are numerous places to stop
and get out of the vehicle. Including many public fishing docks, where you
can get a great look at the opposing shorelines. Mink, Kimball, Scabbord,
Trout Lake and the Kadunce Creek dot the landscape for the next 6 miles
before the road ends at Country Road 14. We recommend turning right onto
Country Road 14. After you pass over the Kadunce Creek the forest will
primarily turn into sugar maples and balsam fir. Country Road 14 ends 5
miles down the hill at Highway 61 on the shore of Superior. On Highway 61
it's 6 miles back to Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Another option for this
route is taking Country Road 60 back to the Gunflint Trail, then stopping
at the Pincushion Overlook. So, instead of traveling all the way down the
hill on Country Road 14, take a right turn onto Country Road 60 2½ miles
after you turn onto Country Road 14 from the Trout lake Road. Country Road
60 is packed rather densely with sugar maples. Drive 6 miles back to the
Gunflint Trail. Take a left turn on the Gunflint and drive 2½ miles and
turn left on County Road 53 to visit the Pincushion overlook above Grand
Marais or try more routes up the Gunflint Trail. See also the other five
Gunflint Trail Fall Color Tours below: Lima
Mountain, Honeymoon Bluff, Gunflint High Cliffs, or the Maple Hill and the Pincushion
Tours above.
Best during the
mid to late fall. Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or Gunflint
Trail: Lodging
Dining Hiking
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The
Lima Mountain Tour - Driving/Wildlife <<Best for Late Fall
From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, Minnesota drive north on the Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd.
12/two lane paved road) for about 20 miles to
Forest Road FR152, drive
west on FR 152 for about 2 miles to FR 315, go south on FR 315 to
the South Brule Rd. ( FR 325 ) drive east on the South Brule Rd. back to
the Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd. 12). Great chances for viewing moose! Best during the late fall season.
Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or Gunflint
Trail: Lodging
Dining Hiking
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The
Honeymoon Bluff Tour - Hiking <<Best for Late Fall
From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, drive north on the Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd.
12/two lane paved road) for
32 miles to Co. Rd. 66, head east(right) on Co. Rd. 66 to the
Honeymoon Bluff trailhead.
Best during the late fall season. Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or Gunflint
Trail: Lodging
Dining Hiking
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The
High Cliffs of Gunflint Lake Tour - Driving/Hiking <<Best for Late Fall
From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, drive north on the Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd.
12/two lane paved road) for 45 miles to the South Gunflint Lake Road, Co. Rd.
50, head east(right) 1 mile on Co. Rd. 50 to the Gunflint Lodge, or Gunflint Pines Resort, 1½ miles. There is parking at both
establishments and you can ask for a map of the High Cliffs hiking route
and many others.
Best during the late fall season. Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or Gunflint
Trail: Lodging
Dining Hiking
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Day Trip to Rose Lake Tour - Canoeing <<Great Anytime of Year
Guided Day Canoe Trip to Rose Lake Perhaps one of the most beautiful fall canoe trips in the area is a paddle to the famous Rose Lake Stairway Portage and falls. Climb the Palisades along the
Border Trail for a spectacular view of the lake and fall colors below and Canada's Arrow Lake Palisades to the north. Trip takes you through West Bearskin and Duncan Lake to the Rose Lake Portage.Along the Rose Lake Portage you will encounter
the falls and the famous one hundred twenty five stairs of the Stairway Portage. Relax along side the Lake's crystal clear water, climb the cavernous rock pile adjacent to
stairway portage, visit mining test pit and hike to the palisades. Most importantly, do not forget your camera!
Many veteran BWCA travelers and guides have described Rose Lake, with its falls, stairway portage, spectacular palisade, and crystal clear water as one of the area's most
beautiful lakes. Go to
BWCA Canoe Outfitters for canoe rental.
Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or Gunflint
Trail: Lodging
Dining Hiking
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The Clearwater Highland Trail Tour - Mountain Biking <<Great for All Fall Color Season
Mountain Bike the
Clearwater Highland Trail Pedal up the Clearwater Highlands Trail passing
several overlooks with spectacular views of the Fall forest below. A short
side trips take you to the Beauty Lake palisades and another great view of
the surrounding forest below. From the highlands trail you pedal past Hungry
Jack Lake then return via the Clearwater Road. Portions of this nine-mile
loop are fairly roughed. Adding additional trail section along the
Clearwater Road can lengthen the bike trail.Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or Gunflint
Trail: Lodging
Dining Hiking
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The
Gunflint Trail Tour - Driving/Biking/Wildlife <<Best for Late Fall
From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, drive north on the Gunflint Trail (Co. Rd.
12/two lane paved road) for 58 miles to the end of the road at Gull Lake.
Wildlife you may see include: moose, black bear, wolves, and deer. Best during the late fall season.
See also the other six
Gunflint Trail Fall Color Tours above: Trout Lake/Country Road 14 and 60, High Cliffs, Honeymoon Bluff, Lima
Mountain, Maple Hill, and the Pincushion Tours. Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or Gunflint
Trail: Lodging
Dining Hiking
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The
Arrowhead Trail/Hovland Lookout Tower Tour - Hiking/Driving/Wildlife <<Best for Early to Mid
Fall
From Hwy 61 in Hovland, Minnesota go north on the Arrowhead Trail (Co. Rd. 16) 2 1/2 miles, then
turn left on the Tower Road for 1 1/2 miles. The last 1/2 mile is non
motorized to the tower. This lookout ridge has good views
of fall colors and the Big Lake anytime of year. Also the Arrowhead Trail
is one of the best places for wildlife viewing, from Hwy 61 in Hovland,
Minnesota the Arrowhead Trail travels 16 miles to its end at McFarland
Lake. Chances are good you'll see: moose, wolves, black bear, red fox, and
deer! After visiting the Lookout Tower you could continue north on
the Arrowhead Trail Drive with caution, use your headlights if the road is dusty.
Best for Early to mid fall. Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or Grand
Portage: Lodging
Hiking
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The
Mount Josephine Tour - Hiking/Birding <<Great all Fall
From Hwy 61 in Grand Marais, Minnesota drive northeast towards
Canada about a half an hour. Turn left on Co. Rd. 17 to a parking area.
Spectacular views of the Big Lake and the islands from Mount Jo's summits,
great lookout area regardless of time of year. Good place to watch
migrating birds such as bald eagles, falcons, turkey vultures and hawks. Great all Fall.
Also nearby is Grand
Portage State Park. Grand Marais: Lodging
Dining Shopping
Hiking or Grand
Portage: Lodging
Hiking
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