3.6 mi from the trailheadSouth Kawishiwi River
Campground · MN
4.5 mi out & back · 263 ft gain · 1,537 ft high point · Easy
From South Kawishiwi River BWCA Entry Point via Prospector (2.1 mi)
In Superior National Forest · MN · U.S. Forest Service
Nickel Lake is a 4.5-mile out and back via the Prospector trail from South Kawishiwi River BWCA Entry Point in Superior National Forest, climbing 263 feet.
263 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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