Superior Hiking Trail — Region 4: MN Highway 1 to Temperance River Wayside
~5 days · 49 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 4: MN Highway 1 to Temperance River Wayside is known for
Region 4 of Superior Hiking Trail is an official 82.4 km point-to-point section from Minnesota State Highway 1 crossing (near Illgen City) to Temperance River Wayside Trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,487 ft to 5,574 ft over 49 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 17.8 mi · 37%
- Downhill 21.9 mi · 45%
- Flat 9.1 mi · 19%
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 4: MN Highway 1 to Temperance River Wayside?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 4: MN Highway 1 to Temperance River Wayside 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 4: MN Highway 1 to Temperance River Wayside take?
Most backpackers hike the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 4: MN Highway 1 to Temperance River Wayside in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 49 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Superior Hiking Trail — Region 4: MN Highway 1 to Temperance River Wayside?
The Superior Hiking Trail — Region 4: MN Highway 1 to Temperance River Wayside climbs roughly 8,025 ft total — about 164 ft per mile, topping out near 1,752 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.