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Pincushion Mountain Trail System

Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604
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Ranked #3 of 19 attractions in Grand Marais
Type: Ski/ Snowboard Areas, Cross-country Ski Areas
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Minneapolis,MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Beautiful area. We went up there to snowshoe and enjoyed the afternoon. A great area for crosscountry skiing too.

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Geff, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

I was able to visit Pincushion Mountain just before sunset. I had the opportunity to do a plein air watercolor of the beautiful view of Grand Marais and the harbor.

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Winona, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

Not a spot of trash to be seen. Views of Lake Superior were incredible. It would have been nice to have the maps along the route more clearly marked. But not like you'd get lost just so you know how far you are going.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2012

Most areas are easy hiking and the views of Grand Marais and Lake Superior are incredible. You can reach the trails right outside of Grand Marais on the Gunflint. Very easy to get to.

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Roseville, MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

Some technical but still pretty easy ride. Good rolling terrain and pretty well packed. Also has a new section of trail to the south and paths from the parking lot. Layout is impressive and views are incredible. A couple of nice ravine edges to ride.

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Grand Marais, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 30, 2012

Easy to manage hike or cross country ski trail complex. When hiking make sure to scramble up the big rock to stroll the top of Pincushion Mountain and see the views of Lake Superior, shoreline, inland forest. Especially memorable in fall color glory. Winter cross country skiing is varied loops for all skill levels, silent glide thru the forest is... More

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Osceola, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The hike was a bit much (not a hiker :) but it was well worth the view from the top of Pincushion Mountain! Will do that again!

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Grand Marais, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

The trails are always groomed to perfection, and the views to Lake Superior are a bonus.

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minneapolis, mn
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

The grooming is excellent and the views of the forests and lake are the best!

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Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

Beautiful view of the Grand Marais area. Take a picnic lunch and stay awhile. Well worth the hike!

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