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Minnesota

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*Our information may not always be current and should be used for trip planning / selection purposes only. Always call ahead for the most current information before setting out on your trip.

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaways

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Beltrami Island State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 25

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-3 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Grand Portage State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 30

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-3 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Paul Bunyan State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 18

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-2 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Savanna State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 15

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Smoky Hills State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 26

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-3 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Week-Long Adventures

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General Andrews State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 40

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-5 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Lake Jeanette State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 39

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-5 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Voyageurs National Park (Boat Required)

Voyageurs National Park (Boat Required)

Number of Miles of Trail: 55+

Group Size Limit

Best For: 1-7 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Gritty Expeditions

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Border Route Trail

Number of Miles of Trail: 65

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-8 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required

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Chippewa National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 298

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-∞ nights  

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Pine Island State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 168

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Superior National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 400

Group Size Limit: 9

Best For: 1-∞ nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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