Finding Minnesota: Superior Hiking Trail

Before you know it, the trees in Minnesota will be turning bright shades of yellow, orange and red. Some of the most spectacular views in the state can be found along the Superior Hiking Trail in the Arrowhead region. “It’s a whole different world out here,” said Dan Carr of Two Harbors, who hikes the trail regularly. “You just have to get off Highway 61.”

The Superior Hiking Trail follows the ridge line of Lake Superior’s north shore, through eight state parks along with inland forests and lakes.

There are two distinct bursts of fall color in this region, starting with the maples farther away from Lake Superior, turning red and orange. That’s followed later by the birch and aspens, near the lake, with their brilliant yellows.

“Colors start to change really dramatically mid-September to early October,” said Gayle Henton, a volunteer coordinator with the Superior Hiking Trail Association. “We’re almost there.”

Hikers who take on the trail should realize, it’s not your typical flat Minnesota terrain. You’ll get your heart rate going. “The terrain is constantly changing,” said Henton. “Because the trail follows the ridge line and also crosses many of the north shore streams. You get up, you get down. No matter where you look, you have a great view.”

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