Pincushion Mountain B&B Hiking, Grand Marais, Minnesota North Shore

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World class hiking at Pincushion Mountain Bed and Breakfast
We are active hikers and can assist with many walking routes.
Hiking shuttles available to overnight guests.
Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail? You can hike Inn to us!

Come summer, Pincushion Bed and Breakfast and it's four guest rooms overlooking the trails, is a favorite destination of hikers. The 25 km (15 miles) of Pincushion Mountain's trails offers 11 loops with vistas of Lake Superior's North Shore, the Devil Track River Valley and woods of birch, aspen and pine. Bird lovers can use the trail system to view the common birds of the area's boreal forest. The Pincushion trail connects with the 200 mile long Superior Hiking Trail. The Superior Hiking Trail has been ranked as one of the Top 10 trails in the United States by Backpacker Magazine. Thanks to the B&B's trail side location, Pincushion often hosts lodge to lodge hikers spending nights at different lodges and inns along the Superior Hiking Trail.

Wildlife and Nature

The Superior Hiking and the Pincushion Mountain Trails affords you the opportunity to observe wildlife in a natural setting. There is an abundance of moose, deer, black bear and timber wolf. Hawk migration can be observed in the fall season. Wildflowers start in late May and raspberries, thimbleberries, blueberries are plentiful in July and August. Fall colors begin in Mid September with the maples turning red. The rest of the forest peaks about the 3rd week of September and continues till about October 10 at the B&B, but up till mid October along the North Shore next to Lake Superior.

More Hiking Information?

For information on the Superior Hiking Trail, please contact us (218-387-1276) or the Superior Hiking Trail Association at (218) 834-2700. Or see the Association's web site on our links page (button to left).

Trail Conditions
Pincushion Trails will be closed for hiking and mountain biking as soon as early snows hit and early season cross country ski trail packing begins, usually around Thanksgiving and will be ready for hiking again in late April.

Superior Hiking Trail Information:

Backpacker Magazine and Outside Magazine both rank the Superior Hiking Trail in the "Top 10" hiking trails in United States.
The Superior Hiking Trail lies along a ridgeline with 1000 foot hills known as the Sawtooth Mountains, a unique, rugged and forested landscape adjacent to the North Shore of Lake Superior.

The Superior Hiking Trail/ Pincushion Bed and Breakfast connection:

Direct spur trail connection from Pincushion Mtn Bed and Breakfast to Superior Hiking Trail
Well marked trail and maps available
Shorter one day hikes of 1/2 mile, 1 mi, 3 mi, 5 mi and up to 15 miles. Long distance overnight backpacking or lodge to lodge trips of up to 250 miles (2 to 20 days)
Trail links seven state parks
Lodge to Lodge options or camping sites
High rocky overlooks
Near-wilderness to wilderness conditions in Superior National Forest and Minnesota State Parks
Inland lakes, ponds, river gorges, cascading rivers and streams
Wildlife sightings possible: eagles, hawks, falcons, deer, moose, black bear, wolf,lynx and multitudes of birds

More about the Superior Hiking Trail
The North Shore inland higher terrian are known for a variety of weather conditions:
Hiking season is best enjoyed from May through October.
Sudden changes in weather, cool nights, and precipitation
A rich variety of insect life (in season), including mosquitoes, blackflies, and an occasional tick. Insect repellent keeps a smile on your face during buggest time of June
Drinking water should be carried, or stream or lake water purified
Plan gear according to season and conditions

Important Considerations
The Superior Hiking Trail is a wilderness trail with rugged terrain (rocks, roots, steep hills) in many portions. Some portions will be very difficult for small children or unprepared persons. Trail heads near Pincushion are less demanding for the most part
Because of terrain, plan on one hour for every two miles hiked
Observe signs, respect private property and be aware of potential forest fire danger
Always carry water, rain gear for even short hikes and wear broken in hiking shoes or boots

PINCUSHION MOUNTAIN BED & BREAKFAST
Scott & Mary Beattie, Owners
968 Gunflint Trail
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Local and International Telephone: (218) 387-1276
USA & Canada Phone: (800) 542-1226
Hours 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central time daily
E-mail Us: pincushion@boreal.org

World class hiking at Pincushion Mountain Bed and Breakfast We are active hikers and can assist with many walking routes. Hiking shuttles available to overnight guests. Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail? You can hike Inn to us!

Wildlife and Nature

Trail Conditions

Superior Hiking Trail Information:

The Superior Hiking Trail/ Pincushion Bed and Breakfast connection:

World class hiking at Pincushion Mountain Bed and Breakfast
We are active hikers and can assist with many walking routes.
Hiking shuttles available to overnight guests.
Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail? You can hike Inn to us!