0.5 mi
Distance
7 ft
Elev. Gain
11m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Barren Ridge is a point-to-point trail in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It is 0.5 miles long and gains 7 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is closed to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Ely, Minnesota, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 496 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 498 ft |
| End | 0.5 mi | 492 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ely, MN · about 8 mi away
- County:
- St. Louis County, MN
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Imported route
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Similar length
Similar trails in Minnesota
Fairy Falls
Minnesota
Minneopia Falls Trail
Minnesota
Honeymoon Bluff Trail
Minnesota
McDonough Lake Loop
Minnesota
Mississippi Headwaters Trail
Minnesota
Long Lake
Minnesota