Mucker Lake Trail intersects the Border Route Trail at South Lake. Requires self-issuing day permit. Access to Border Route Trail. Loon Lake Landing or one of the resorts along Gunflint Lake High Cliffs Trail and South Rim Trail have spectacular views of Gunflint Lake and the Canadian shore. Get the feel of the forest as you hike through dense growth between ridges.
Maps are essential.
Pick one up from an area resort before starting out. Requires self-issuing day permit Hike across Larch Creek, through the burn of 1974 to Magnetic Rock. This 60-foot rock with strong magnetic attraction is a unique phenomenon of the Glacial Period. Bring your compass and test the magnetism. The trail continues on and connects with the Gunflint Lake Trails.