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Pictured Rocks National LakeshoreA mantle of snow creates a winter wonderland at Sand Point within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Outdoor Activities
 
Hurricane River meanders into Lake Superior.
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Hurricane River at Lake Superior
 

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is your four season recreation destination with opportunities for sightseeing, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and many winter activities.

At Pictured Rocks, you will find some of the best hiking around. You can choose from short trails or long, easy or vigorous. Trails provide spectacular vistas of lakes, cliffs, dunes, and waterfalls.

Whatever your outdoor activity, always plan your excursion beforehand. let someone know your destination, carry water and food, and be prepared for rain and sudden weather changes. Enjoy!

Shiloh - the hunting dog - enjoys a autumn day. (Grant Petersen photo)
Please check the regulations
concerning where pets are allowed.
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When completed, the North Country National Scenic Trail will be the longest continuous hiking trail in the United States.
North Country National Scenic Trail
from North Dakota to New York
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Miners Castle is disabled accessible and easily reached by automobile.
Miners Castle
Drive directly to the Pictured Rocks at Miners Castle.
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The North Country National Scenic Trail stretches from North Dakota to New York, a distance of 3,200 miles.  

Did You Know?
The North Country National Scenic Trail connects outstanding scenic, natural, and cultural sites in seven northern states from Crown Point, New York, to Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota. The trail was established on March 5, 1980. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is home to 42 miles of the NCNST.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST