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Hiking in Lutsen Mountains: trails, map and practical info

Lake Superior North Shore • Minnesota

Lutsen Mountains (Lake Superior North Shore, Minnesota) : moderate hike, 2.9 km, 164 m of elevation gain, summit at 332 m, about 50 min. Open: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday:…. Fees and hours to confirm with Lutsen Mountains, the official website.

2.9 km
Distance
50 min
Duration
164 m
Elevation
Difficulty
Moderate
Max altitude
332 m
Admission
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Recommended for :
Intermediate hikers

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Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
467 Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen, MN 55612, USA
GPS coordinates
47.663717, -90.713588
Phone
(218) 406-1320

When?

Opening hours
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
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Fees, tickets and reservations: Lutsen Mountains
What to bring?
Gear
  • Hiking shoes Essential
  • Layered clothing Essential
  • Rain jacket Essential
  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp
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Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
47.663717, -90.713588
Center
(218) 406-1320

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Everything you need to know
Lutsen Mountains is rated moderate.
The elevation gain of Lutsen Mountains is 164 m.
The summit of Lutsen Mountains is at 332 m.
Allow about 50 min for Lutsen Mountains (2.9 km).
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tickets, reservations and access conditions are managed by Lutsen Mountains: that is where the information is kept current.
No, Lutsen Mountains has no visitor centre on site.
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Update : October 2026