Near Pincushion Mountain Spur
Near Pincushion Mountain Spur
Near Pincushion Mountain Spur

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Pincushion Mountain Spur

5.0 (2 Ratings)
Just off the Superior Hiking Trail, Pincushion Mountain spur climbs an anorthosite dome overlooking Lake Superior.
0.3
mi
Distance
64
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.26mi
Distance
64ft
Elevation Gain
28ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,158ft
High Point
1,089ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point

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