Grand Marais Visitor Center

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Reported by:	Grand Marais Visitor Center
Date of Report:	December 30, 2008
Trail Conditions:	Very Good
Snow Cover:	34 inches
Area Report:	Current Depths Shoreline: 14 inches Ridgeline: 21 inches End of Trail: 34 inches We have had several beautiful snowfalls in December, and the Grand Marais/Gunflint trail area is truly a winter wonderland. The shoreline area consists of the North Shore Scenic Drive (Hwy. 61) and the downtown Grand Marais area (lots of restaurants, lodging and shops). Ridgeline is just a mile or so inland, and is where the State Trail runs - spectacular views. End of Trail is the 25+ mi inland area from the Big Lake, Lake Superior.
News and Events:	As of Dec. 30th, the snowmobile trails are being groomed on a regular basis and conditions are good to excellent. The base is currently 12 inches, and the trails are awesome. Caution, though, on some of the lakes. It is possible to ride to the State Trail right from downtown Grand Marais! Call 888-922-5000, and the staff at the Grand Marais/Gunflint Trail Info Center can give you further information. Or, go to www.grandmarais.com for more snow and trail information. The Grand Marais/Gunflint Trail area has 200 miles of groomed trails and is on the State snowmobile trail. The wilderness scenery is truly beautiful. Think Snow! www.grandmarais.com
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The Grand Marais area (including the Gunflint Trail, Lutsen/Tofte/Schroeder) has well over 200 miles of trails stretching up and down Lake Superior's shoreline and into the back country along the Gunflint Trail. Connect with Grand Portage's trails and add more miles to your adventure. Eye-catching sights can be found liberally scattered throughout our trail system. The terrain is mountainous and might remind one of at times of western destinations, because it actually is a very old mountain range known as the Sawtooth Mountains. Following the Lake Superior shoreline gives exciting and dramatic changes in scenery and glimpses of the big lake. Wooded and remote, you'll probably find yourself slowing down just to get a better look! Maybe at the moose off in the woods!

We average 100"+ of snow every winter, and we keep it till April! During the best snow, our trails are groomed 3-4 times a week to keep them powder smooth. Riding ranges from straighshot expressways to rounded twisting trails through thick forests, from hills and climbs that take plenty of extra throttle to wide open wild lakes that beg to be played around on.

Accomodations abound and almost any amenity is available. There are more than 20 different lodging places in the immediate Grand Marais area that are open year round. From lakeview resorts to a basic bed to housekeeping cabins and rustic lodges- you can find a place to stay in Grand Marais. Small town service and hospitality that's just a little warmer in the winter time.