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Vermilion Falls Spur J

Inside Superior National Forest

3.1 mi out & back · 192 ft gain · 1,341 ft high point · Easy

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

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About this hike

Vermilion Falls Spur J extends 1.6 miles one way through Superior National Forest.

Elevation

192 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.6 mi from the trailhead
Echo Lake (Minn)
Campground · MN

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Out: 120 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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: 3.1 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 192 ft round trip
High point: 1,341 ft
Low point: 1,229 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: MN
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 48.2717° N · 92.6005° W

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16.6 mi out & back · 1,154 ft gain · Moderate

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2.2 mi out & back · 93 ft gain · Moderate

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Signal

Cell coverage here

AT&TNo signal

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu59°50°Rain Showers
Fri69°50°Patchy Fog
Sat68°51°Mostly Cloudy
Sun68°46°Chance Rain Showers
Mon67°49°Chance Rain Showers
Tue62°41°Rain Showers Likely
Wed60°Chance Rain Showers

Thu: Rain Showers · wind 5 mph S

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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