Lutsen Mountains
About Lutsen Mountains
A rugged Midwestern escape where ancient Sawtooth peaks drop sharply into the vast, ocean-like horizon of Lake Superior.
Highlights
- North Shore vistas
- Wilderness hiking trails
- Lake Superior views
- Gondola summit rides
Key Facts
- Altitude: 274m
- Top lift: 514m
- Ski pistes: 27.7km
- Ski lifts: 8
- Lakes nearby: 26
- MTB trails: 20.4km
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 9-day forecast for Lutsen Mountains
- Today: 10 to 15 °C, overcast, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4386 m (4020 to 4570 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26 | 10 / 15 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 12 / 19 °C | rain | dry | 3 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 12 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 11 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 11 / 15 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 11 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 12 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 10 / 12 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 7 / 14 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
Things to do in Lutsen Mountains
Hikes nearby — Lutsen Mountains (4)
4 curated hiking trails around Lutsen Mountains, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Moose Loop Trail
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Ullr Loop
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Moose Loop Trail
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Mystery Loop Trail
Mountain biking near Lutsen Mountains
- Jackpot Trail
- High Climber Trail
Getting to Lutsen Mountains
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), 131 km away, about 2h11 by road
Where to stay in Lutsen Mountains
33 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 866 EUR per night, median 866 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Lutsen Mountains page.