A junction on Forest Road 1367 presents the option of riding into town or heading onto the Gunflint Trail System. Currently only a few specific city streets in Grand Marais are open to snowmobiling with a 10 MPH speed limit. 108 miles Spectacular touring trails branch north of Devil Track Lake to the Canadian border lake, Saganaga. From the east end of Devil Track, the Gunflint Trail spans the entire area. From the west end of the lake, the X Trail runs parallel to the Gunflint Trail to the point they meet near Poplar River.
Several trails connect the two along the way.
Riding the Gunflint introduces you to moose, pine marten, Canadian and Blue Jays, and infrequently, timber wolves. You will have a much better chance of seeing wolf sign - tracks and kill sites. You'll be riding in secluded areas, services are available at some lodges on the trail, with a concentration around Poplar Lake, the midway point. But be prepared, sled with others and bring an extra belt. Leave your itinerary with a friend or family member and get a local weather forecast.