north shore services guide - Lutsen Tofte Tourism Association

Fall Color
THE HARDWOOD FORESTS OF
THE SAWTOOTH MOUNTAINS,
just inland from Lake Superior, typically
begin to change color around the second
week of September. Any day between then
and the second week of October will be
stunningly beautiful here, with peak colors
usually occurring near the end of September
on the maple ridgeline.
Along the shoreline, where the birch, aspen,
and poplar are more common, you’ll usually
find peak colors of gold and yellow occurring
through mid-October.
Naturally, there is plenty of fall color evident
NOT-TO-Be-Missed FALL COLOR SiGHTS
FALL COLOR HIKING
White Sky Rock to Lake Agnes From
the Superior Hiking Trail parking lot
on the Caribou Trail, near Caribou
Lake, take the trail to White Sky Rock,
then on to Lake Agnes for gorgeous
views of sparkling inland lakes and
fall color finery.
Oberg Mountain Trail (2.2 miles round
trip) Take a hike on this moderately
challenging trail for outstanding views of
Lake Superior and the fall color extravaganza.
Trail loops around the top of Oberg
Mountain for 360-degree views. (Located
2 miles north of Highway 61 on the Onion
River Road (Forest Service 336) between Tofte
and Lutsen.)
Britton Peak Trail (Britton Peak, 5-minute
walk) This short, steep hike offers spectacular
views of Lake Superior and a 360degree
fall color show. (Located 2.7 miles
north of US Highway 61 on the Sawbill Trail
out of Tofte.)
from the windows of your car, but if you can,
take a hike. You’ll get to places that can only be
reached on foot, and the views are well worth
the effort.
This captivating region offers an amazing
range of hiking trails as well as driving
routes of varied lengths for enjoyment and
appreciation of fall color — with warm
days, cool nights, and fresh, crisp air.
No matter how you look at autumn on
America’s North Coast — or from which vantage
point — it’s simply sensational. Drive, hike,
bike, or ride the mountain tram — but whatever
you do, don’t miss it!
FALL COLOR DRIVES
The Sawbill and Caribou Trails offer
scenic loops through stunning maple
woods, starting and ending on
Highway 61, and connecting via the
Honeymoon Trail (Forest Service 164).
Stop off at a local maple syrup
producer to learn about syruping and
pick up a delicious Northwoods treat:
choose from Caribou Cream, located
just off the Caribou Trail, or Wild
Country Maple Products, located just off
the Honeymoon Trail and Barker Lake
Road. Forest Service 166, also known as
the Six Hundred Road, offers a lovely
drive through the maple woods, and
begins at the Sawbill Trail.
Ride the Mountain Tram For a bird’s eye
view of the fall splendor, take a ride on the
Mountain Tram at Lutsen Mountains.
Fall Color Maps are available free at the
Lutsen-Tofte Information Center.
Contact information can be found in the sidebar at the right.
For maps and more information, visit the Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Info Center
or inquire at the front desk of your host resort.
For more information:
Lutsen-Tofte Tourism
Information Center
7136 West Highway 61
Tofte, MN 55615
218-663-7804
1-888-61NORTH (616-6784)
www.americasnorthcoast.org
Lutsen Mountain Tram
218-663-7281
www.lutsen.com
Minnesota State Parks
www.dnr.state.mn.us/
state_parks/
STATE PARKS:
Cascade River State Park
218-387-3053
George Crosby Manitou State
Park 218-226-6365
Gooseberry Falls State Park
218-834-3855
Grand Portage State Park
218-475-2360
Judge C.R. Magney State Park
218-387-3039
Split Rock Lighthouse State
Park 218-226-6377
Temperance River State Park
218-663-7476
Tettegouche State Park
218-226-6365