5.5 mi
Distance
607 ft
Elev. Gain
2h
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Carlton and Thomson Trail Loop is an out-and-back trail in Jay Cooke State Park, managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in Carlton County, Minnesota. It is 5.5 miles long and gains 607 feet. The nearest town is Wrenshall, Minnesota, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 286 ft |
| High point | 2.9 mi | 326 ft |
| End | 5.5 mi | 286 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Jay Cooke State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Wrenshall, MN · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Carlton County, MN
- Jurisdiction:
- Jay Cooke State Park · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(218) 673-7000
- Address:780 Highway 210, Carlton, MN 55718 · MN
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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