Elbow Lake (Gunflint)
Dispersed camping
3.9 mi loop · 392 ft gain · 1,170 ft high point · Moderate
Loop with the North Country National Scenic Trail, the Superior Hiking Trail, Fluvial Bike Trail Pincushion, and the Pincushion-Mountain Loop
In Superior National Forest · MN · U.S. Forest Service
Loop 3.9 mi in Superior National Forest with a viewpoint along the trail and Barrier Falls nearby. Climb 401 ft.
392 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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