Because of a surveying error in 1882, 144 acres of forest in North-Central Minnesota were never leased to a timber company and therefore were spared from logging. Today the area is designated as the Lost 40 SNA (Scientific and Natural Area) and features a hiking trail of about one mile winding through huge red and white pines.

The red marker indicates the location of The Lost 40 in North-Central Minnesota
The map above shows detail around the Lost 40 SNA, including the ~1 mile hiking trail.

The highlights of a visit to the Lost 40 SNA are the towering red and white pine trees that are up to 240 years old.

A plaque along the trail provides the history of the Lost 40

A visit to the Lost 40 isn’t complete without a stop at the Hoot-n-Holler in nearby Alvwood MN.

Published by jimr77

Recently retired, loving life in northern Minnesota

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