Minnesota State Highway 38

Minnesota State Highway 38 is a highway in north-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with U.S. [Route 2 in Minnesota|U.S. Highway 2] in Grand Rapids and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with Minnesota [State Highway 1|State Highway 1] in Effie.
The entire length of Highway 38 has been designated a National Scenic Byway under the name Edge of the Wilderness. It is also sometimes called the Northwoods Highway.

Route description

State Highway 38 serves as a north-south route between Grand Rapids and Effie in north-central Minnesota. The route is noted for being a twisty roadway.
The route passes through many lake resort areas, such as Wabana Lake, Trout Lake, and others.
Highway 38 passes through the Chippewa [National Forest] between Itasca County Road 19 and Bigfork.
Scenic State Park is located 7 miles east of the junction of Highway 38 and County Road 7 at Bigfork. The park entrance is located on County Road 7.
Highway 38 parallels State Highway 6 throughout its route.

State Highway 38 was authorized in 1933.
The route was completely paved by 1940.