There are numerous wonderful hiking opportunities around Lake Superior – an extensive list of hiking trails can be found here. One of the most popular routes is the Devils Kettle Hike near Hovland MN. This is a short 3km hike that takes in the Brule River falls and rapids including the Devils Kettle Falls.
In Lake Superior Provincial Park itself there are nine day-hiking trails and two backpacking trails. The 63 km Coastal Trail is part of the Voyageur Trail, the Trans Canada Trail and the National Hiking Trail, and follows the coast from Agawa Bay to about a point halfway to the northern boundary of the park. Towab Trail is very strenuous linear trail that follows the Agawa River 12 km to the Agawa Falls.
The Superior Hiking Trail is a 277-mile footpath that follows Minnesota’s North Shore from Duluth to the Canadian border. There is plenty of partking along the route with parking lots every 5-10 miles making it ideal for both day hikes and backpack camping. On the trail there are 82 backcountry campsites. No fees, reservations or permits are required to hike or camp on the trail. Dogs are not allowed except on a leash.
