Thunderbird Lake
Dispersed camping
25.1 mi one way · 1,278 ft gain · 1,762 ft high point · Very hard
In Superior National Forest · MN · U.S. Forest Service
This 25.1-mile one-way trail in Superior National Forest passes near Wilson Lake and East Lake.
1,278 ft of gain and 1,264 ft of descent.
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 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.
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Sun: Mostly Cloudy · wind 10 to 15 mph NW