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Flash-Snowbank

Ends at Snowbank Lake
Inside Superior National Forest

0.5 mi one way · 79 ft climb · 1,505 ft high point · Moderate

In Superior National Forest · MN · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This 0.5 mile one-way moderate trail reaches Snowbank Lake while passing Flash Lake in Superior National Forest.

Elevation

35 ft of gain and 79 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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11.5 mi from the trailhead
Fall Lake
Campground · MN

More hikes nearby

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Fall Lake-Newton Lake
- Ends at Newton Falls
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9 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Snowbank LakeDestination · 0.5 mi in
Flash LakeAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
Griddle LakeNearby · 0.3 mi in

Nearby reading

Snowbank Trail

Map

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.

At a glance

Length: 0.5 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 35 ft
Descent: 79 ft
High point: 1,505 ft
Low point: 1,426 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: MN
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 47.9841° N · 91.4726° W

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14.3 mi from the trailhead

Norway Lake

Dispersed camping

4-Mile Portage

Ends at Fall Lake
Inside Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

4.2 mi one way · 81 ft climb · Moderate

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

Powwow Trail

Ends at Pose Lake
Inside Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
1,023 ft of climbing

9.6 mi of trails · 1,023 ft climb · Easy

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness · Camp 7 mi away

Snowbank and Disappointment Lakes Loop

Ends at Snowbank Lake
Inside Superior National Forest
3,214 ft of climbing

24.0 mi loop · 3,214 ft climb

Superior National Forest · Camp 12 mi away

Snowbank and Old Pines Loop

Ends at Snowbank Lake
Inside Superior National Forest
3,906 ft of climbing

29.8 mi loop · 3,906 ft climb

Superior National Forest · Camp 12 mi away

Kekekabic Trail

Passes Loki Lake
Inside Superior National Forest
4,608 ft of climbing

38.6 mi one way · 4,608 ft climb

Superior National Forest · Camp 12 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today64°41°Partly Sunny
Fri61°47°Partly Sunny
Sat66°45°Partly Sunny
Sun62°41°Partly Sunny
Mon62°41°Partly Sunny
Tue62°44°Mostly Sunny
Wed66°47°Mostly Sunny

Today: Partly Sunny · wind 5 mph NW

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