West Twin Lake
Dispersed camping
3.3 mi loop · 384 ft gain · 1,671 ft high point · Moderate
Loop with North Star Run, Slim Star, the Troll'S Way, and Thor'S Run
MN · U.S. Forest Service
Hug a Tree is a 3.3-mile loop climbing 384 feet near Burntside Lake and Ol' Baldy viewpoint.
384 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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