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"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

Driving Directions and Map to Long Lake
Directions from West Twin Cities

Directions from East Twin Cities

Directions from Duluth

Directions from Brainerd

Road Map

Printable PDF Road Map & Directions (67KB)

From West Twin Cities

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.

From East Twin Cities

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.

From Duluth

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.

From Brainerd

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.

Road Map
Long Lake Conservation Center
28952 438th Lane
Palisade, Minnesota 56469
1-800-450-5522

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