Thunderbird Lake
Dispersed camping
20.3 mi loop · 920 ft gain · 1,761 ft high point · Hard · Gravel
Loop with Wigwam LK Rd-Cross R Lake, Timber-Frear, and Cross River/ Wringer Lake a
In Superior National Forest · MN · U.S. Forest Service
This 20.3-mile loop on gravel trail in Superior National Forest passes Cross River Lake and South Wigwam Lake.
920 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
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.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
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Superior National Forest · Camp 8 mi away
Sun: Mostly Cloudy · wind 10 to 15 mph NW
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