3.6 mi from the trailheadSouth Kawishiwi River
Campground · MN
17.7 mi out & back · 1,434 ft gain · 1,775 ft high point · Very hard
From South Kawishiwi River BWCA Entry Point via Prospector and Omaday Lake (8.0 mi)
In Superior National Forest · MN · U.S. Forest Service
This 17.7-mile out and back route from South Kawishiwi River BWCA Entry Point ascends 1,434 feet through Superior National Forest.
1,434 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
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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