Superior Hiking Trail
A scenic trail above Lake Superior in Minnesota.
Route overview
A long-distance trail along Minnesota’s North Shore region.
The Superior Hiking Trail follows ridges, forests, rivers and viewpoints above Lake Superior. It is popular for both thru-hikes and section hikes.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Minnesota
- Distance
- 500+ km
- Typical duration
- 2–4 weeks
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- Varies
- Best season
- June–October
- Trail type
- Long-distance point-to-point
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Local camping rules and trail updates should be checked before departure.
- Bookings
- Campsites are available but planning is useful during popular times.
Safety context
Weather, mud, insects and campsite availability should be considered.
Bugs, mud and changing weather can affect the experience.
Typical itinerary
Full hikes vary in duration, while section hiking is very common.
Highlights
Lake Superior views, forests, waterfalls, rivers, campsites.
Why find a buddy
The Superior Hiking Trail is a good buddy route because many hikers seek partners for short sections or weekends.
Explore and prepare
Discover hikes by intent, read the hiking guides, review hiking safety, prepare a BuddyPack, or browse hiking plans.
Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.