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The Superior Hiking Trail is a footpath along Minnesota's North Shore, maintained by the Superior Hiking Trail Association. It has 300 miles of main trail and 41 miles of spur trail, with designated backcountry campsites. Hikers camp only at those sites and keep dogs on leash.
- Trailtype of place
- Duluthwhere it is
- Not foundhours on the official page
- Publishedadmission on the official page
Visit Facts
- AdmissionNo fees for SHT campsites; state park campsites along the trail require a fee paid through the state parks.
- ReservationsNo permits or reservations needed for SHT campsites; some state park campsites along the trail require a reservation through the state parks.
- Official pagesuperiorhiking.org
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 300 miles of main trail and 41 miles of spur trail |
| Association founded | 1986 |
| Trailheads | Most are 3 to 11 miles apart, with a parking lot at each end (page gives no total count) |
| Campsites | 94 SHTA-maintained campsites |
| Camping rule | Camp only at designated sites; no camping at any trailhead |
| Group size | Campsites generally designed for 9 or fewer people; groups of 8 or more should review the Large Groups page |
| Fires | Only in designated fire rings; follow burn bans |
| Food storage | Secure food with a bear canister or bear-bag it |
| Dogs | Welcome but must be leashed; pack out dog waste |
What We Could Not Verify
- Total number of trailheads not stated
- Coordinates not printed; trail has no single address
- Town set to Duluth only as a southern anchor by judgment; end points not read on pages
- Year trail first opened not stated (association founded 1986 per About page)
- County not stated
- Parking/shuttle details not read
- Hours, prices and closures change. Confirm on the official page before you go.
- Map point: no official coordinate was published, so we do not show a map.
More in Duluth & North Shore
- Canal Park and the Lakewalk, Duluth
- Grand Portage National Monument
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
- Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
- Cascade River State Park
- George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
- Gooseberry Falls State Park
- Grand Portage State Park
- Jay Cooke State Park
- Judge C.R. Magney State Park
- Events in Duluth & North Shore
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Superior Hiking Trail?
Superior Hiking Trail is in Duluth, Minnesota. See the official page for the address.
What does Superior Hiking Trail cost?
No fees for SHT campsites; state park campsites along the trail require a fee paid through the state parks.
Are dogs allowed at Superior Hiking Trail?
Welcome but must be leashed; pack out dog waste
Sources
- Superior Hiking Trail Association home (read November 1, 2026).
- About (SHTA) (read November 1, 2026).
- Know Before You Go (SHTA) (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota State Parks Passport, all places, park fees and rules.
Cite this page: It’s Minnesota. “Superior Hiking Trail.” itsminnesota.com/places/superior-hiking-trail/. Facts read from the sources above on November 1, 2026.