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Snowmobiling on the North Shore

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FROM LAKE SUPERIOR TO THE CANADIAN BORDER

aerial view of snowmobilers along lake superior on the north shore state trail

Snowmobiling Minnesota’s North Shore stands central to winter enjoyment up north. Whether you wish to play in the powder, skim across frozen lakes, or ride first-class tour trails, there’s “Snow” place like Lake County.

Nearly 400 miles of groomed snowmobile tracks in Lake County allow you to explore the spectacular Lake Superior shoreline, adjacent ridges, lakes, state and national forests, and charming towns.

The C.J. Ramstad/North Shore Trail delivers some of Minnesota’s most ruggedly beautiful scenery. It extends 146 miles from Duluth to Grand Marais. It runs through St. Louis, Lake, and Cook counties in northeastern Minnesota, winding through the forests on the ridgeline overlooking Lake Superior.

Lake County’s Two Harbors Corridor Trail/Yukon Trail connects to the North Shore Trail and the Tomahawk Trail, which leads to Ely, MN.

Many sledders can find lodging that easily accommodates groups and is accessible to trails for easy access.

snowmobile trail conditions

CJ Ramstad State Trail

Duluth to Highway 2 | Highway 2 to Finland | Finland to Grand Marais

As of 2/25/26

The trail is packed. Grooming efforts have begun early this week and will continue this weekend. Expected beautiful scenery, high traffic, and soft shoulders. The groomers are working to give you the best riding experience! Ride safe!

All ski and snowmobile trails were groomed on Feb 21 and 22. The ski trail groomer was out on Monday (2/23) to refresh the trails.

The trails are groomed and in good condition!

The Tomahawk trail and all Ely local trails have been groomed in their entirety since the weekend.

These trails have been reported to be in excellent condition and ready for your snowmobiling enjoyment.

The Voyageur Snowmobile Club reported that volunteers have been out grooming all week in preparation for a beautiful weekend ahead! The trail conditions in the Two Harbors–Isabella–Castle Danger area are looking great, and the weather is shaping up perfectly!

Beaver Bay, Red Dot Corridor, George’s Gorge, Moose Walk, Lax Lake, Black Beach Inn

The club has been diligently grooming after the big snow storm. The Moose Walk and the corridor trail were groomed as of this past Monday.

The Finland Snowmobile Club began grooming on Sunday. It’s a big job, but they expect the trails to be in great condition by the weekend.

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North Shore snowmobile trails

Learn more about Lake County’s snowmobile trails, view and download trail maps to plan your winter adventure.

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C.J. Ramstad North Shore State Snowmobile Trail

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North Shore Snowmobile Rentals

No Sled? No Problem. Beaver Bay Sports rents snowmobiles and equipment to safely get you out on the trail.