Superior Hiking Trail — Region 1: Southern Terminus to Martin Road
~5 days · 48.4 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 1: Southern Terminus to Martin Road is known for
Region 1 of Superior Hiking Trail is an official 80.8 km point-to-point section from Southern Terminus (Minnesota-Wisconsin border, Jay Cooke State Park) to Martin Road Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,991 ft to 4,242 ft over 48.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 24.4 mi · 51%
- Downhill 17.9 mi · 37%
- Flat 5.8 mi · 12%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 1: Southern Terminus to Martin Road?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 1: Southern Terminus to Martin Road scores 24/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 1: Southern Terminus to Martin Road take?
Most backpackers hike the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 1: Southern Terminus to Martin Road in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 48.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 1: Southern Terminus to Martin Road?
The Superior Hiking Trail — Region 1: Southern Terminus to Martin Road climbs roughly 7,959 ft total — about 164 ft per mile, topping out near 1,342 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.