The Pincushion Mountain Trail System is a 25 kilometer silent sport trail system perched high above Lake Superior, 2.5 miles north of Grand Marais, Minnesota. Because of its varied terrain, excellent trail design and spectacular vistas of Lake Superior and Devil Track River canyon, this trail system is enjoyed by thousands annually for cross country skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, running and mountain biking.
Highlights
- Annual average snowfall of 110″
- 25 Kilometer Silent Sport Trail System
- Warming Chalet
- Pisten Bully grooming for classic and skate skiing
Pincushion Mountain is a great Nordic skiing destination!
It’s free to ski at Pincushion with a Minnesota Ski Pass, but they do encourage a $5 per person / day donation. The yellow donation box is located on the main entrance sign, just below the Warming Chalet. Or make a donation right from the website by clicking “donate” below.
The SCA is dedicated to the promotion of cycling in Cook County Minnesota. Pincusion Mountain Bike Trails’ trailhead is just off Pincushion Drive, 2.5 Miles up the Gunflint Trail from Downtown Grand Marais.
Pincushion Trails Website
Pincushion Trails Website
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