Carlton, MN
- Elevation
- 1,084 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Carlton is a quiet town sitting about twenty minutes southwest of Duluth, serving as the relaxed seat of Carlton County. What began in the 1870s as a bustling railroad junction has grown into a friendly community tucked right against the rugged wilderness of Jay Cooke State Park and the lower Saint Louis River.
For anyone who loves the outdoors, Carlton offers incredible recreation right out the back door. You can bike along the paved Willard Munger State Trail, hike down to the park's famous swinging bridge over the river rapids, or catch up with neighbors every summer during Carlton Daze. It provides a peaceful, small-town lifestyle while keeping regional jobs and Duluth conveniences an easy drive away.
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