Tofte Charters - Area Activities
Links to help you plan and enjoy your time off of the water or for the non fishing members of your group
Outdoor Activties
Superior National Golf Course
Superior National at Lutsen has been dubbed the most beautiful public golf course in Minnesota 27 holes carved into the Superior
National Forest cross the winding Poplar River several times. Not to mention the ever present panoramic Lake Superior views.
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Gitchi–Gami State Trail
Although still under construction, the Gitchi Gami state trail is great for a casual bike ride or relaxing stroll. Short
sections have been completed and when finished will connect Two Harbors and Grand Marais. About 13 miles of trail has been completed
in the Schroeder / Tofte / Lutsen area. Superior National Forest logging roads are another option for the more avid biker.
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Superior Hiking Trail
Hike the ancient Sawtooth Mountains of the north shore. This nationally known trail has something for every level of hiker.
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Lutsen Mountains
The Sawtooth Mountain Park includes the Alpine Slide, Mountain Tram, Hiking Trails and Voyageur Canoe Tours. Fun for all ages.
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Superior National Forest
Explore the seemly endless back roads and trails of the Superior National Forest. Maps can be picked up at the Ranger Station in
Tofte or the gas stations in Tofte. Or sit in on one of the Naturalist Programs offered throughout the area.
You can also try the hide & seek game of Geocaching. Tofte´s
zip code is 55615.
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State Parks
State parks are in abundance along the North Shore. Here are a few close by:
Gooseberry Falls
Split Rock Lighthouse
Tettegouche
Temperance River
Cascade River
Judge Magney
Grand Portage
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Grand Marais, Minnesota
Artsy and quirky, the North Shore harbor village of Grand Marais welcomes creatives, families and adventure-seekers alike.
The accolades almost speak for themselves. Grand Marais has been named America’s Coolest Small Town (Budget Travel Magazine), Top 10 Beach Getaways (Outside Magazine),
and Next Great Adventure Town (National Geographic Adventure Magazine). In Grand Marais you’ll meet some of the most friendly, creative and talented people – both visitors and locals alike.
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Grand Portage National Monument
If you like history, summer is the time to visit the North West Company’s reconstructed headquarters on Lake Superior. From Tofte
an one hour drive north along Lake Superior will bring you to Grand Portage home of the National Monument.
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Indoor Activities
Shopping
Outfitters
Sawtooth Outfitters
Located in Tofte, they will set you up for canoeing, kayaking, or biking.
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Sawbill Outfitters
Located on Sawbill Lake and the edge of the BWCA, 24 miles inland from Tofte. Day trip into the boundary waters without putting
a canoe on your vehicle.
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