Superior Hiking Trail - Spur Trail

The Superior Hiking Trail - Spur Trail is a cross-country ski route in Gooseberry Falls State Park in Minnesota, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is rated moderate, and the mapped route runs nearly flat, with a high point of 833 feet and a low of 826 feet, so there is no significant climb to plan for. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from the nearby Two Harbors weather station show January highs around 24°F with lows near 7°F and about eight snow days, while March brings highs near 37°F and fewer snow days. Snow days drop to zero from May through September. The Gitchi-Gami State Trail lies about 0.6 miles away, and Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground is about 0.7 miles off. The River View Trail is about 1.1 miles away. For a change from skiing, the Corundrum Mine Trail is about 5 miles away.