6.8 mi from the trailheadEcho Lake (Minn)
Campground · MN
4.3 mi out & back · 337 ft gain · 1,293 ft high point · Moderate
From Vermilion Gorge Trailhead via the Vermilion Falls Atv Trail (2.0 mi)
MN · U.S. Forest Service
From Vermilion Gorge Trailhead, use Vermilion Falls ATV Trail to reach Crane Lake Lookout Spur BA, a 4.3-mile out and back route with Crane Lake near the trail.
337 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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