.In the first mile of the trail I saw about 5 places like above. I believe its from bears ripping up the sod looking for grubs to eat. More flowers below. The very north part of the trail has had some logging in the past few years in several places. This will soon happen on the newest section of trail between Two Harbors and Duluth. The End of the trail at the last picture. If you still feel like going on the Border Route Trail is about half a mile away.