Edge of the Wilderness

State: Minnesota
National Forest: Chippewa National Forest
Length: 47.0 mi / 75.6 km
Time to Allow: Three hours to visit the entire byway

Travel this spectacular, winding byway by many pristine lakes, forests, swamps, rolling hills, and other unique features. Outdoor recreation, interpretive sites, and other exciting opportunities await the traveler. During fall, the northwoods is adorned with the brilliant colors of red sugar maples, bronze oak trees and glowing gold aspen and birch.

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  Aquatic Adventures along the Edge of the Wilderness

  Updated Apr 24, 2013 in Get Outdoors! And Go Boating

  With over 1,300 lakes, 925 miles of streams, and 400,000 acres of wetlands to choose from, the Edge of the Wilderness is a water-lover’s paradise. Whether you’re into sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, swimming or fishing, this byway has something for everyone.

• Skiing the Edge of the Wilderness

  Updated Jan 30, 2012 in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Skiing!

  Winter brings beauty and tranquility to the Edge of the Wilderness in Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest. Bring your friends and family on a cross-country skiing trip through this historic mining country of undulating hills, pine forests, and icy lakefronts with hoarfrost-covered birch and cattail.

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  1-Day Trip: Tour of the Edge
  (Minnesota)

  Take a natural and historic tour of the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway.