Gunflint Trail

Gunflint Trail & Grand Marais
Resorts & Lodging

 

The Gunflint Trail begins in Grand Marais and meanders 57 miles north and west towards the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and the Canadian border. Along the Gunflint Trail there are resorts and lodging offering wonderful places to stay while you explore the wilderness area. Take the time to hike, canoe, fish or just relax.

Heston’s Lodge
Grand Marais, MN
800-338-7230
Open All Year
Secluded log cabins dot the shoreline of Gunflint Lake on Minnesota’s historical Gunflint Trail. Nestled amid tall pines and old cedars, you will find plenty of peace and quiet.
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  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Berry picking
  • Sightseeing
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Snow Shoeing
  • Ice Fishing
On Gunflint Lake
On-Site Facilities

  • Main Lodge
  • 7 Housekeeping cabins with their own private dock
  • Suana
Nearby Facilities

  • Chikwauk Museum
  • Horseback riding
  • Zipline: Gunflint Lodge offers a two-hour canopy tour
  • Boundry Waters Canoe Area (BWCA)
  • Gunflint Trail
  • Chikwauk Museum
  • Horseback riding
  • Zipline: Gunflint Lodge offers a two-hour canopy tour
  • Boundry Waters Canoe Area (BWCA)
  • Gunflint Trail
Contact Information:
579 S. Gunflint Lake
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-388-2243 OR 800-338-7230

Trout Lake Resort
Grand Marais, MN
800-258-7688
Open All Year
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Find your own piece of secluded heaven at Trout Lake Resort! We welcome you to our small resort, deep in the pristine forest, yet only 16 miles from beautiful Grand Marais. Lake shore cabins with private access to the lake. Pet friendly. Rainbow, lake, speckled, and brook trout fishing.
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Seven housekeeping cabins. One cabin is open year round.
Availability
  • Boat, motor, canoe, and pontoon rentals.
  • Free use of a boat or canoe when staying a week or longer.
  • Fish for rainbow trout, lake trout, speckled trout, and brook trout.
  • No special equipment is needed, but fly fishing for rainbows and brookies is a favorite.
  • Relax by the campfire.
  • Listen for the loons and watch for northern lights.
  • In winter, snowmobile, ice fish, and ski in a winter wonderland.
  • Swim by the dock or on the sand bar.
On Trout Lake. Headwaters of the Kadunce River next to Cabin 1
On-Site Facilities
  • Lakeside cabins on a pristine lake ready for your vacation.
  • Boat provided w/weekly cabin rental.
  • Motors and pontoon rental.
  • Sauna, recreation area, trout stream, wireless internet in lodge.
  • Barrier-free cabin w/satellite TV/VCR/DVD.
  • Winter fishing in heated fish house.
  • Pets accepted.
Nearby Facilities

  • Grand Marais has a beautiful Lake Superior harbor with charter fishing, sailboat rides, restaurants, shops, museums, art galleries, and festivals.
  • Grand Portage Casino/National Monument.
  • Golf courses on the Gunflint Trail and in Lutsen.
  • Cross-country and downhill skiing. Snowmobile trails.
  • Thousands of acres of public forest and park land, including the BWCAW.
  • Miles of hiking and biking trails with breath-taking vistas and waterfalls to photograph and wild berries to pick.
  • Hundreds of lakes to fish and plenty of land for hunting.
Contact Information:
789 Trout Lake Road
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-387-1330 or 1-800-258-7688

Norwester Lodge
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Call: (800)992-4386
Open All Year

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An unforgettable northeastern Minnesota vacation spot! Wild, pristine and peaceful. A family tradition on the Gunflint Trail for more than 70 years. Make memories at NorWester!

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Housekeeping Cabins and Villas, RV Camping, Campground
  • Beautiful waterfront area with sand beach and play area
  • Canoes
  • Boats
  • Motors
  • Paddleboats
  • Sailboats
  • Pontoon boat
  • Excellent fishing for walleye
  • Lake trout
  • Northern pike and smallmouth bass
  • Professional guide service available
  • Full and partial outfitting for Boundary Waters canoe trips
  • A premier destination for snowmobiles, with miles of groomed snowmobile trails
On Poplar Lake, mid-way up the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway.
On-Site Facilities

  • Lakeside modern housekeeping cabins on the shore of Poplar Lake and villas to accommodate larger families or groups
  • Lakeside RV sites come with electric and water hookups
  • Gift shop offers a wide variety of unique gifts, plus the necessities: groceries, ice, and a complete line of bait, tackle, and licenses
  • Gas available
  • paddleboats
Nearby Facilities
  • Restaurants and taverns within one mile (others nearby)
  • Horseback riding
  • Sleigh rides
  • Dog sled rides
  • Guided fishing
  • Great art galleries
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
  • Charter fishing in nearby Grand Marais
  • Boundary Waters Canoe Area
  • Hiking trails
  • Snowmobile trails
  • XC ski trails
  • abundant wildlife including moose and migrating birds
  • Berry picking
  • Historic sites along the Gunflint Trail
  • Two golf courses
  • downhill skiing within an hours drive
  • Numerous local festivals include birding
  • Tree planting (Gunflint GreenUp)
  • Winter fun (Winter Tracks) and more
  • Jazz
  • Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
Contact Information:
7778 Gunflint Trail
Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604
(800)992-4386 or (218)388-2252