Moss Lake
Dispersed camping
14.2 mi out & back · 2,142 ft gain · 1,944 ft high point · Very hard
From South Lake & Moss Lake Trailhead via South Lake Trail-South Lake, the North Country National Scenic Trail, and the Border Route (7.0 mi)
MN · U.S. Forest Service
This 14.2-mile out and back route from South Lake & Moss Lake Trailhead uses the South Lake Trail, Border Route, and North Country National Scenic Trail to reach a Topper Lake campsite.
2,142 ft of gain round trip.
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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