Upper Gunflint Ski Trails

Upper Gunflint Ski Trails is a small operating ski area in East Cook, Minnesota, located in the northeastern part of the state near the Canadian border. The area sits at nearly 1,950 feet of elevation and offers 399 vertical feet of skiing and riding terrain, making it a modest local destination for winter sports in a remote region.

Access to the area requires travel into far northeastern Minnesota, and winter conditions are essential for operations. As a smaller ski area, it serves primarily regional skiers and snowboarders rather than drawing a destination-resort crowd. Visitors should expect a quieter, more intimate experience than larger resorts, with the understanding that operations and available services depend on reliable snow cover and seasonal weather patterns typical of Minnesota's northern climate.