7.5 mi
Distance
801 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 54m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Superior Hiking Trail - Cascade River unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 619 ft |
| High point | 5.6 mi | 1,463 ft |
| End | 10.8 mi | 619 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
- Surface
- Mixed Surface
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lutsen, MN · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Cook County, MN
- Jurisdiction:
- Superior National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:218-626-4300
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Superior Hiking
Superior Hiking
Norpine- Bridge Connector
Norpine- Pioneer Loop
Cascade River State Park Lake Trail
Cascade Falls via Superior Hiking Trail
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