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Pincushion Mountain Trails

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Trails: Pincushion Mountain grooms 25 km (15 miles) of trails for cross-country skiing (skate and classic). Trails range from Easiest to Most Difficult. Scenic vistas of Lake Superior can be earned by skiing to the summit of Pincushion Mountain. The center hosts the Sawtooth Ski Race in early Jauary.
Trail fees: MN Ski Pass
Snow report: Trail conditions are posted on both the Pincushion and GTA websites.
Nearest town: Grand Marais, MN
Web site: Pincushion B&B | Gunflint Trail Association
Trail map: Available at the center
Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment and snowshoes (call ahead to reserve)
Ski lessons: Yes
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing (3 km)
Facilities: Warming huts
Lodging on site: Pincushion Mountain B&B has four guestrooms.
Lodging nearby: Several resorts are located on the Central and Upper Gunflint Trail and in Grand Marais.
Tourist info: Grand Marais Visitor Center 888-922-2227 | Gunflint Trail Association | North Shore
Weather report: for Grand Marais
Location of trails: The Pincushion Mountain trails are about 2 miles north of Grand Marais on the Gunflint Trail (County Road 12). In Grand Marais, the turn-off for the Gunflint Trail is 1/2 mile east of the town's only stop light. Two miles up the Gunflint turn right (east) at County Road 53 and continue 1/4 mile to the Pincushion trailhead.
Map of local region: Pincushion Mountain
Update submitted by: Scott Beattie
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Date submitted: May 24, 2002

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