Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Grand Marais/Gunflint Trail Visitor Information Center, 13 North Broadway, Grand Marais, Minnesota. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Accessibility Several resorts offer accessible accommodations. Information may be requested here.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities The Gunflint Trail (Cook County Road 12) is a paved, two-lane road, accommodating two-wheel-drive passenger vehicles.... [more]
	Camping Devil Track Lake Campground, Two Island Lake Campground, and Iron Lake Campground, located in the Superior National Forest and Pat Bayle State Forests, all offer full campsites.		Food The lodges at many of the lakes along the byway have restaurants, and the city of Grand Marais at the end of the byway has food services.
	Gasoline There are limited gasoline stations for the entire 57 miles. Travelers should purchase fuel in Grand Marais, Minnesota.		Lodging Many lakes along the byway have lodges for short and long stays. There are also many campgrounds available for lodging along the byway.
	Restrooms Swamper Lake, Iron Lake, and Magnetic Rock parking areas have wilderness latrines (outdoor, un-enclosed facilities) for May-October travel.

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Special Considerations

Visitors may inquire at individual businesses for special accommodations. Several resorts employ multilingual students.

Restrictions

Heavy-load restrictions apply to commercial vehicles during spring thaw. Information about restrictions is available from the Cook County Highway Department. The roadway becomes snow-covered in winter, but is plowed and maintained year-round by the Cook County Highway Department.

The roadway has two lanes and a maximum speed limit of 50 MPH; curves and one populated area are marked at slower speeds. The main safety issue is driving over the speed limit. The byway is very scenic but has curves & hills requiring speed adjustment. Travelers driving the speed limit and adjusting speeds for weather-related road conditions encounter few safety issues, but should watch out for wildlife crossing.

Seasons

High Season

Summer provides the most popular outdoor activities, making it the busiest time for visitors.

Shoulder Season

Winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing attract many visitors.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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