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Visitor Map and Guide of Grand Portage State Park (SP) in Minnesota. Published by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR).
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MAP AND GUIDE:
GRAND PORTAGE
STATE PARK
9393 EAST HIGHWAY 61
GRAND PORTAGE, MN 55605
COOK COUNTY
218-475-2360
VISITOR TIPS
• Wear good hiking shoes.
• Please stay on trails.
• There are cliffs, keep children close.
• There is no cell service available in
the park.
• In an emergency, call 911 from the
courtesy phone in the visitor center
lobby.
• Non-emergency sheriff’s number:
218-387-3030.
ONLY HAVE AN HOUR?
• View Minnesota’s tallest waterfall
from three viewing platforms.
• Watch for wildlife from the observation deck near the visitor center.
• Explore displays in the visitor
center for an introduction to the
culture and traditions of the Grand
Portage Anishinabe people.
• Take a self-portrait photo with a
view of the United States/Canada
border in the background.
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ABOUT THE PARK
Here you can experience a unique sense of place
through a partnership between the State of Minnesota
and the Anishinabe people of Grand Portage.
Established in 1989, Grand Portage is not only a state
park but a Class 1 Highway Rest Area and Explore
Minnesota Travel Information Center. Hike six miles of
trails with two beautiful waterfalls and ridgetop
overlooks of Lake Superior and the Pigeon River Valley.
The river forms the northern boundary of the park and
is the international boundary line between the United
States and Canada. The main attraction is High Falls,
the tallest waterfall in Minnesota with a drop of 120
feet. The spectacular scenery sets the stage for
recreational opportunities such as hiking,
snowshoeing, photography and picnicking.
A FULL SET OF STATE PARK RULES AND
REGULATIONS IS AVAILABLE AT MNDNR.GOV.
PARK OPEN
8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
VEHICLE PERMITS
Permits are NOT required.
All parking is rest area parking.
PETS WELCOME
Keep on 6-foot leash; pick up after; attend
at all times; only service animals allowed
in buildings.
Visit the High Falls for an unforgettable view.
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TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS
The High Falls Trail
1-mile roundtrip
Paved • Boardwalk • Accessible
Begin this trail at the visitor center and meander northwest along the Pigeon River. A 700-foot boardwalk
provides easy access on the last section of the trail leading up to the falls. Three viewing platforms, one
wheelchair accessible, share incredible views of the waterfall.
The Middle Falls Trail
4.5 miles roundtrip
Steep and rugged terrain • Bare rock and roots • Packed dirt
This challenging trail begins before the High Falls boardwalk and leads to a 20-foot waterfall. You’ll wind
over ridgetops, through heavily-wooded forests and along the banks of the Pigeon River. Experience
breathtaking views of the river gorge and Lake Superior. Trail can be very muddy during wet conditions.
Picnic Trail
0.5-miles roundtrip
Mostly flat • Partially paved • Packed dirt
Travel east from the visitor center along the Pigeon River. The last section of trail is packed dirt and leads
to a sign that shares a brief history of the international boundary between the United States and Canada.
This is a day-use only park with no
camping facilities. Camping is available at
Grand Portage Marina and RV Park 6
miles south on Hwy 61.
OTHER NOTES
• Drones are not permitted in the park.
• Keep wildlife wild, do not feed or approach.
• Take only photographs. Flowers, plants, birch
bark and cultural elements are protected
within the park and may not be collected.
MORE INFORMATION
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155-4040
888-646-6367 or mndnr.gov/parks
Minnesota Department of Transportation
395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155-1800
800-657-3774 or mndot.gov
Explore Minnesota Tourism
121 7th Place E, Suite 360 St. Paul, MN 55101
888-VISITMN or exploreminnesota.com
MORE TO EXPLORE AT THE PARK
• Naturalist programs available, ask for a program schedule at the park office.
• Ask about the Passport Club/Hiking Club/Junior Park Naturalist programs.
• Bring a GPS unit and search for the geocache.
• Rent snowshoes in the winter.
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