Hawk Ridge Trails
- Ends at Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
2.3 mi out & back · 298 ft gain · Easy
MN
295.8 mi one way · 40,527 ft gain · 1,834 ft high point · Very hard
MN · OpenStreetMap contributors
The Superior Hiking Trail extends 295.8 miles one way through Minnesota with 40,527 feet of climb, passing the 270-Degree Overlook, Sawmill Dome Overlook, waterfalls, and lakes.
40,527 ft of gain and 39,763 ft of descent.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The route at the trailhead. 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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