Scenic Drives
Driving can be an excellent way to tour the expansive Superior National Forest. Hundreds of miles of Forest Roads, three nationally designated Scenic Byways and Drives, and a two loop interpretive driving tour are all waiting for you. You may wish to pick up (or order by mail) a Forest Map before you go.
When driving Forest Roads, be aware of road conditions and traffic. Many of these roads are single lane with occasional wide turnouts for passing oncoming traffic. You may have to back up to allow oncoming vehicles to pass. There may be logging trucks on these roads. Areas with truck traffic are often posted, though you should always drive with the assumption that there could be logging traffic.
Check out the interactive mapping application showcasing the 96 waysides located along the North Shore Scenic Drive (MN Highway 61) between Duluth and Grand Portage along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Scenic Driving
The Superior National Forest offers some wonderful drives enjoyed by tourists and local citizens as areas of unique or exceptional natural beauty. Three of the four nationally designated Scenic Byways and Drives in northern Minnesota are located at least partially in the Forest. An extensive and newly revised Discovery Auto Tour allows you to explore a large portion of the Forest from your car. Seasonally, we offer spectacular drives through the autumn woods.
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Discovery Auto Tour
Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway
Laurentian Fall Color Tour
Little Isabella River Campground
Ninemile Lake Campground
North Shore Scenic Drive
Superior National Forest Scenic Byway