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Knife Edge Trail vs Superior Hiking Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Knife Edge Trail Superior Hiking Trail
Distance 0.9 mi2 km 275 mi443 km
Elevation gain 236 ft72 m 10,597 ft3,230 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Local Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from September to September Best from September to September
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Knife Edge Trail vs Superior Hiking Trail: which should you hike?

At 275 mi443 km, Superior Hiking Trail is the longer route — roughly 274 mi441 km more than Knife Edge Trail (0.9 mi2 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Knife Edge Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.