Gitchi Gami State Trail

Courtesy of Paul Sundberg

a stunning trail with Dramatic lake superior views and challenging ascents.

Exploring the Trail

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Cutting the ribbon as a new segment of trail opened in Beaver Bay

Courtesy of GGTA

The Gitchi Gami State Trail runs through the park.

Lisa Filter / P&TC

The Gitchi Gami traverses several bridges alongside Lake Superior.

Courtesy of Lisa Filter

The trail has a short segment running on the exterior of the Silver Creek Highway Tunnel along Lake Superior.

Courtesy of the GGTA

Northwoods pines provide scenic backdrop.

Courtesy of GGTA

Lake Superior views along the trail.

Courtesy of Paul Sundberg Quiz-Trails2025

Trail Location

Street View of Trail by Segment

Gooseberry Falls to Silver Bay

17.3 miles

Schroeder to Lutsen

12.8 miles

Grand Marais to Cut Face Creek

5.1 miles

Silver Creek Overlook

1 mile

Trail Highlights

Uses

Winter

Parking by Segment

Silver Creek cliff ~ 1 mile round trip

Gooseberry to silver bay ~ 17.3 miles

Schroeder to Lutsen ~ 12.8 miles

Cutface Creek Wayside to Grand Marais ~ 5.1 miles

Events

on the Gitchi-Gami state Trail

Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM

25th Annual Gitchi-Gami Trail Association North Shore Bike Ride

The 25th Annual Gitchi-Gami Trail Association North Shore Bike Ride will again offer 55-mile, 34-mile, and 28-mile route options, as well as an 8-mile family ride on the trail; while the 55-mile distance also uses connecting roads. More info at https://ggta.org/ride.php

Sat, Aug 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Annual GGTA North Shore Bike Ride

An annual recreational ride with four distance options, all to support the trail.

News from Gitchi Gami State Trail

Three cyclists are riding on a rust-colored metal and wood bridge surrounded by trees. They are all wearing helmets and white shirts, and they appear to be enjoying a pleasant day outdoors. Ribbon decorations hang from the bridge railing, suggesting a celebratory event.

General

State Trail projects completed in 2025

Years of steady advocacy achieved key trail segment constructions for Mill Towns, Blazing Star, and Gitchi Gami State Trails in 2025.

December 19, 2025

Our Friends Group Partner

Gitchi Gami Trail Association

Mission

The Association works with MnDOT and DNR in the planning, development, construction, maintenance, and promotion of the trail, and to organize trail activities, including the Annual Ride.

The groundwork for the group laid in late 1980s, group officially formed in 1996.