North Country Trail

The North Country National Scenic Trail is a premier footpath that one day will stretch more than 4,000 miles to link communities and wilderness areas across seven northern states. To the west of Grand Marais, hikers can enjoy the 43-mile stretch that passes along the shore of Lake Superior in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. To the east, the trail stretches 26 miles to the mouth of the Big Two-Heart River. Check out the North Country Trail website -- it's excellent.