Directions to LOW?

[IFallsRon]

Quickest way is to take the freeway. 35W north to Cloquet, Hwy. 33 bypass to Hwy. 53 and north to the Falls. Heading up Hwy. 10 or 169 are pretty good routes, too, but you've got some pretty long stretches of nothing in the event you need help.

From St. Cloud, it's quicker for me to head to Hinckley and up the freeway than going through either Grand Rapids or Bemidji.

[89Bronco]

I'm with IFallsRon on this one. I get up to the Falls and Baudette a few time a year. I've tried 65, 10, 169, etc. I save gas on some of those two-laner ways because I think the distance is shorter, but if I need to be there in a hurry the Hinckley route is the one I take. It's consistantly the quickest for me (St. Cloud). If I was coming out of the Cities I wouldn't even think of another way.

[Philo]

Heading up to LOW (Baudette)this week and need some directions from the Metro. I went to mapquest and it told us to drive on 35 through Duluth. I find it hard to believe that is the best way. We were thinking about 169 to Grand Rapids. Any suggestions?

[Wave Runner]

I go this way. Highway 65 north to Highway 2 just east of Grand Rapids. Highway 2 west to Highway 46 just west of Deer River. Highway 46 north to Northhome. Jog west 8 miles on Highway 71 and 1 then Highway 72 straight north to Baudette and the big pond...

Lots of two lane but lots of chances to make some time if you know what I mean...

[Giant_Jackpot]

I agree. You can also catch Highway 2 by going up 169 to Grand Rapids. Just depends which side of the cities you start from.