Quadna Mountain landscape
Hill City, Minnesota

Escape to the mountains and find your trail.

Nestled on Quadna Mountain, Trails Inn offers a peaceful retreat where the North Woods meet comfortable lodging — just minutes from Hill City's lakes and trails.

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Accommodations

Rooms designed for rest

Every room at Trails Inn is a quiet base camp — clean, comfortable, and set among the pines. Choose what fits your journey.

Indoor room
Popular

Indoor Room

Easy access, no steps — a straightforward, comfortable room for travelers who value simplicity.

TV Coffee Ground floor
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Outdoor room
Classic

Outdoor Room

Step outside and breathe — this room puts you closer to the woods, with a patio feel without leaving your door.

TV Coffee Wooded area
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Cabin
Premium

Cabin

A standalone cabin experience — more space, more privacy, and the kind of quiet that only comes up the mountain.

TV Coffee Private entrance Secluded
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Minnesota forest Nearby lake
Wooded trail Pine trees
What We Offer

Everything you need,
nothing you don't

Trails Inn isn't about luxury excess — it's about the essentials done right. Comfortable beds, clean spaces, and a setting that does the rest.

Complimentary Coffee

Fresh brew to start your morning on the mountain.

In-Room TV

Relax with a show after a day of exploring.

Free Parking

Plenty of space on-site, right at your door.

Mountain Setting

Surrounded by North Woods on Quadna Mountain.

Pet Friendly

Your four-legged friends are welcome too.

Flexible Check-in

Reach out and we'll make it work for your schedule.

Location

On the mountain, minutes from town

We sit at the intersection of seclusion and accessibility — far enough up Quadna Mountain to hear nothing but wind in the pines, close enough to Hill City for groceries, fuel, and adventure.

Hill City

Closest town — groceries, dining, and trailheads.

Tofte / Lutsen

About 30 min — ski slopes and lakefront dining.

Grand Marais

About 45 min — art galleries, harbor, and Lake Superior.

Duluth

About 1.5 hrs — airport, hospitals, and the harbor.

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Guest Words

What people say

"We stumbled onto Trails Inn looking for a quiet place to base our North Shore trip. Found exactly that — and then some. The cabin was perfect."

Sarah M.

Duluth, MN

"Great value for a mountain stay. Clean, simple, and the kind of place that makes you want to just sit on the porch and listen to the trees."

James R.

Minneapolis, MN

"Brought the dog and had the best weekend. Quiet roads, beautiful trails, and a room that felt like home. We're already planning to come back."

Linda K.

Hibbing, MN

Ready?

Pack your bags.
The mountain is waiting.

Whether it's a weekend escape, a fishing trip, or just a need to get away — Trails Inn is your base camp on Quadna Mountain.

Get in Touch

We'd love to
hear from you

Have a question about availability, directions, or anything else? Reach out — we respond quickly.

Address

200 Quadna Mountain Rd
Hill City, MN 55748-9710

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