Grand Portage Trail
Grand Portage National Monument, Cook County, MN
Out-and-back trail in Grand Portage National Monument, Cook County, MN. Hiking.
- Distance
- 16.8 mi (27 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,178 ft (359 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr
- High point
- 1,352 ft (412 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Trailhead: Grand Portage Midway Trailhead 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Grand Portage Trail
How long is Grand Portage Trail?
Grand Portage Trail is 16.8 mi (27 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr. It climbs 1,178 ft (359 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,352 ft (412 m).
How hard is Grand Portage Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Grand Portage Trail?
2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Portage Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Grand Portage Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (98% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Portage Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Grand Portage Trail?
Island View, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from the start. Shop: Grand Portage Trading Post, 0.8 mi (1.3 km).
Is this a good week for Grand Portage Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Grand Portage Trail
- Mount Rose Trail Grand Portage National Monument · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
- Footpath to Historic Depot Grand Portage National Monument · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Blazes Path Cook County · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Mount Josephine Trail Cook County · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4.1 km)
- Middle Falls to High Falls Trail Pigeon River Provincial Park · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Old Logging Road Trail Pigeon River Provincial Park · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km)
- High Falls Trail Pigeon River Provincial Park · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Picnic Path Grand Portage State Park · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap