Elbow Lake (Gunflint)
Dispersed camping
21.2 mi out & back · 2,399 ft gain · 1,731 ft high point · Very hard
Via the North Country National Scenic Trail (1.9 mi)
In Superior National Forest · MN · U.S. Forest Service
Out and back 21.2 mi in Superior National Forest with viewpoints along the trail. Climb 2,399 ft.
2,399 ft of gain round trip.
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 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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Today: Partly Sunny · wind 10 to 15 mph N
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