Moss Lake
Dispersed camping
12.9 mi loop · 1,956 ft gain · 1,944 ft high point · Hard
From South Lake & Moss Lake Trailhead, a loop with South Lake Trail-South Lake, the North Country National Scenic Trail, and the Border Route
MN · U.S. Forest Service
This 12.9-mile loop from South Lake & Moss Lake Trailhead uses the South Lake Trail, Border Route, and North Country National Scenic Trail, passing Poplar Lake and climbing 1,946 feet.
1,956 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
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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