65.0 mi
Distance
6,499 ft
Elev. Gain
24h 55m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Border Route Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,500 ft |
| End | 65.0 mi | 8,842 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Mixed Surface
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Self-issued BWCAW wilderness permit required year-round for day use; quota permit for overnight.
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- County:
- Cook County, MN
- Jurisdiction:
- Superior National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:218-626-4300
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