Lutsen Mountains

Lutsen Mountains
Upper Grizzly run on Moose Mountain, overlooking Lake Superior.
Upper Grizzly run on Moose Mountain,
overlooking Lake Superior.
LocationLutsen Township,
Cook County, Minnesota
Nearest major cityLutsen
Coordinates47°39′50″N 90°42′50″W / 47.664°N 90.714°W / 47.664; -90.714
Vertical825 ft (251 m)[1]
Top elevation1,688 ft (515 m)[2]
Skiable area1,000 acres (4.0 km2)
Trails95
18 – Easiest
47 – More Difficult
25 – Most Difficult
10 – Expert
Longest run2 miles (3.2 km)
Lift system9 total:
1 gondola
7 chairlifts
1 surface lift
Snowfallapp. 115 in (290 cm)
Snowmaking231 acres (0.93 km2)
Night skiingnone
Websitelutsen.com/winter

Lutsen Mountains is a ski area in the north central United States; an Alpine skiing area located on the North Shore region of Cook County in northeastern Minnesota. It is home to 95 runs across 4 mountains, with a maximum vertical drop of 825 feet.[3] Average snowfall accumulation is around 10 feet each season.[3] During the summer, the area serves as a hiking destination and getaway resort with nearby access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and Lake Superior.

  1. ^ "Lutsen Mountains". Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  2. ^ "Hiking in Minnesota - highest mountain". Retrieved 2006-10-03.
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