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By Brian Kevin

The Triple Crown of Midwest distance hiking is comprised of the Kekekabic, Border Route, and Superior Hiking trails. Together, they trace 310 miles, largely through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and the Superior National Forest.
Canoe routes in the Superior National Forest outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area are often just as rugged as those located within the area, but they have the added bonus of requiring no overnight permits.
Overnight permits from the National Forest Service are required only on certain sections of the Border Route Trail and the Kekekabic inside the BWCA. All other backcountry sites are free and first-come, first-served.
For a more refined experience, book a lodge-to-lodge hiking trip on the Superior Trail at least two months in advance with Boundary Country Trekking.

Superior National Forest Overview

They don't call Minnesota the "land of 10,000 lakes" without good reason. Exemplifying the nickname, Superior National Forest contains over 445,000 acres of water. It is located on the border of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota. Read More

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Lutsen Resort

P.O. Box 9
Lutsen, MN 55612 Map

Distance: 40.5 mi.
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Best Western Superior Inn & Suites

US Highway 61 E
Grand Marais, MN 55604

Distance: 54.2 mi.
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Caribou Highlands Lodge

371 Ski Hill Rd.
Lutsen, MN Map

Distance: 37.1 mi.
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Attractions

Brandenburg Gallery

11 E. Sheridan St.
Ely, Minnesota

Distance: 20.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Brandenburg Gallery houses the works of renowned nature photographer Jim Brandenburg. The... Read More

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North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum

7136 Hwy. 61
Tofte, Minnesota 55615

Distance: 32.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum offers programs and events highlighting the history of commercial fishing and the relationship of early living to the shore and waters of Lake Superior. ... Read More

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Lutsen Mountains

P.O. Box 129
Lutsen, Minnesota 55612

Distance: 37.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Lutsen is the largest downhill ski area in the Midwest and is home to Sawtooth Mountain Park, a... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Superior National Forest

	Distance (mi.)
Minneapolis St Paul International Airport	213.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Superior National Forest

	Distance (mi.)
Hibbing Chisholm Airport	67.2 map
Duluth International Airport	71.1 map
International Falls Falls International Airport	104.3 map

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Originating	From
Milwaukee (MKE) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$104
Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$126
Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$169
Orlando (ORL) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$176
New York City (NYC) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$178