Superior Hiking Trail — Region 3: Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road to MN Highway 1
~5 days · 47.8 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 3: Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road to MN Highway 1 is known for
Region 3 of Superior Hiking Trail is an official 85.3 km point-to-point section from Lake County Road 301 (Fors Road) Trailhead to Minnesota State Highway 1 crossing (near Illgen City).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,175 ft to 4,813 ft over 47.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 17.7 mi · 37%
- Downhill 19.9 mi · 42%
- Flat 10.0 mi · 21%
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 3: Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road to MN Highway 1?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 3: Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road to MN Highway 1 scores 26/100, 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 3: Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road to MN Highway 1 take?
Most backpackers hike the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 3: Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road to MN Highway 1 in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 47.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 3: Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road to MN Highway 1?
The Superior Hiking Trail — Region 3: Lake County Rd 301 / Fors Road to MN Highway 1 climbs roughly 8,934 ft total — about 187 ft per mile, topping out near 1,572 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.