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Superior Hiking Trail

USA · North America · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 68/100

At a glance

CountriesUSA
ContinentNorth America
RegionMinnesota (Lake Superior North Shore)
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length500 km
Typical duration18 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude557 m
Best seasonMay-Oct
StartJay Cooke State Park, MN
EndCanada-US border overlook, MN
Permit / guideNo permit (free backcountry campsites)
Special gearnone

Score

68/100
Scenery
22/35
Fame
13/25
Uniqueness
15/20
Logistics
18/20

Lake Superior ridgeline hiking with waterfalls; excellent free campsite system

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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