
"The students come back full of stories and excited about their learning adventures in the woods."
--Principal

"There was not one child that left Long Lake that did not gain knowledge about our environment."
--Parent
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Driving Directions and Map to Long Lake
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Directions from West Twin Cities
Directions from East Twin Cities
Directions from Duluth
Directions from Brainerd
Road Map
Printable PDF Road Map & Directions (67KB)

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| From West Twin Cities |
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Take I-94 west to Rogers/MN 101. Go north/right on MN 101 through Elk River, where MN 101 becomes US 169. Continue north on US 169 approximately 90 miles to Aitkin. At stoplight in Aitkin, turn east/right onto US 169/MN 210 and go out of town eight miles. Then turn east/right, following MN 210 toward Duluth. Proceed seven miles. A large green highway sign marks the turn off 210 to Long Lake Conservation Center. Turn north/left on County Rd. 5. After three miles, turn east/right on gravel County Rd. 88. It is approximately one mile to the LLCC gate. Follow signs to parking and unloading areas.

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| From East Twin Cities |
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Go north on I-35 to Finlayson/Exit 195. Turn west/left and go one mile to County Rd. 61 and MN 18. At stop sign turn right/north and go two miles. Follow MN 18 west/left and continue 19 miles to MN 65. Turn north/right on MN 65 and proceed 30 miles to McGregor. Intersect with MN 210 and follow 210 west/left (through McGregor) for nine miles. A large green highway sign marks the turn off MN 210 to Long Lake Conservation Center. Turn north/right on County Rd. 5. After three miles, turn east/right on gravel County Rd. 88. It is approximately one mile to the LLCC gate. Follow signs to parking and unloading areas.

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| From Duluth |
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Take I-35 south to Carlton. Exit to MN 210 going west/right. Follow MN 210 for about 60 miles, seven miles past McGregor. A large green highway sign marks the turn off MN 210 to Long Lake Conservation Center. Turn north/right on County Rd. 5. After three miles, turn east/right on gravel County Rd. 88. It is approximately one mile to the LLCC gate. Follow signs to parking and unloading areas.

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| From Brainerd |
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Follow MN 210 to the east, 28 miles to Aitkin. At the stoplight in Aitkin, proceed straight ahead on MN 210/US 169. Go eight miles out of town. When 210 and 169 split, turn east/right and follow MN 210 east/right toward Duluth for seven miles. A large green highway sign marks the turn off MN 210 to Long Lake Conservation Center. Turn north/left on County Rd. 5. After three miles, turn east/right on gravel County Rd. 88. It is approximately one mile to the LLCC gate. Follow signs to parking and unloading areas.

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