Full Description
The Minnesota hiking guide for everyone!
Minnesota's North Shore, from Duluth to the Canadian Border, is renowned for its beauty. Picturesque waterfalls, winding rivers, rocky landscapes, and, of course, Lake Superior attract visitors from across the Midwest. With Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore, there's no need to fill your backpack with gear or plan an overnight camping trip to see the best of this unparalleled region. Authors Ladona Tornabene, Lisa Vogelsang, and Melanie Morgan present the top outings under 3 miles in length. Are you short on time? Did you bring the kids? Does your group come with a range of physical abilities? No problem! With this revised and updated guidebook, you have details about more than 45 short hikes at your fingertips.
Each trail entry includes full-color photos, a map, and the information you want to know: total length, surface type, resting areas, trail highlights, and more. As an added bonus, the book includes details on 15 scenic walks less than a mile long, 18 waysides and scenic locales, and 11 picnic sites. Plus, there are special sections for people traveling in RVs and for people with physical challenges.
Plan the perfect outdoor adventures for your entire family, including small children and seniors. These gentle yet spectacular hikes are inviting for everyone!
Contents
Introduction
Safety and What to Bring
Authors' Corner
Sample Pages
The Trails
How to Use This Section
Duluth to Two Harbors
Beyond Two Harbors to Little Marais
Beyond Little Marais to Grand Marais
Beyond Grand Marais to the Canadian Border
ALMOST HIKES
Duluth to Two Harbors
Beyond Two Harbors to Little Marais
Beyond Little Marais to Grand Marais
WAYSIDES AND SCENIC LOCALES
Duluth to Two Harbors
Beyond Two Harbors to Little Marais
Beyond Little Marais to Grand Marais
Beyond Grand Marais to the Canadian Border
PICNIC AREAS
Duluth to Two Harbors
Beyond Two Harbors to Little Marais
Beyond Little Marais to Grand Marais
Beyond Grand Marais to the Canadian Border
Hiking for Health
Health Is More Than Just the Physical
For Travelers with Specific Needs
For Our Readers Traveling in RVs
Recommended Reading and Resources
About the Trails and Those Who Host Them
Technical Details
Bibliography
Glossary
Checklist
About the Authors
