This 740-mile paved route begins and ends in Anoka, Minnesota, a northern suburb of Minneapolis. Highlights include Duluth, North Shore Scenic Drive, Grand Marais, Gunflint Trail, Ely, Hibbing, Remer, and Mille Lacs Lake. This route was published as part of the travel feature “North by Northeast: Riding Minnesota’s North Shore & North Woods” in the May 2026 issue of Rider Magazine. (ROUTE & PHOTOS BY CHUCK COCHRAN)