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Pincushion Trailhead

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About Pincushion Trailhead

Pincushion Mountain provides a spectacular view down the mountain to the town of Grand Marais and its harbor and lighthouse. This parking area provides access to year-round hiking and biking trails including the Superior Hiking Trail and Single Track Mountain Biking opportunities. In the winter, this trailhead provides access to the Pincushion Mountain network of cross country ski trails. Picnic tables and hiking trails make this a great stop for lunch on the way up the Gunflint Trail. The Pincushion Mountain Singletrack Mountain Bike Trails begin from this trailhead.

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12:12 PM

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5:49 PM

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11:26 PM

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Golden Hour AM → 12:54 PM

Golden Hour PM ← 10:45 PM

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Live11h 14m of daylight
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Location

Pincushion Trailhead
47.7711°N, 90.3170°W
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