Birch Lake
Dispersed camping
3.3 mi out & back · 53 ft gain · 1,500 ft high point · Easy
MN · U.S. Forest Service
Bear Island is a 3.2-mile out and back trail near Bear Island Lake.
53 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 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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Mon: Mostly Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph NE