Superior Hiking Trail — Region 2: Martin Road to Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road landscape

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Superior Hiking Trail — Region 2: Martin Road to Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road

~6 days · 52.6 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance52.6 mi
Days out6
Elevation gain3,241 ft
Gain / mile62 ft
High point1,670 ft
Difficulty index14/100

What the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 2: Martin Road to Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road is known for

Region 2 of Superior Hiking Trail is an official 91.9 km point-to-point section from Martin Road Trailhead to Lake County Road 301 (Fors Road) Trailhead.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 2: Martin Road to Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 2,808 ft to 5,413 ft over 52.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 12.8 mi · 25%
  • Downhill 15.7 mi · 30%
  • Flat 23.7 mi · 45%

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 2: Martin Road to Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road?

14 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 2: Martin Road to Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road scores 14/100, 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 2: Martin Road to Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road take?

Most backpackers hike the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 2: Martin Road to Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road in about 6 days (5 nights out) over its 52.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 2: Martin Road to Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road?

The Superior Hiking Trail — Region 2: Martin Road to Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road climbs roughly 3,241 ft total — about 62 ft per mile, topping out near 1,670 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.

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