0.7 mi
Distance
7 ft
Elev. Gain
14m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
David Dill-Taconite State Trail is a point-to-point trail in Bear Head Lake State Park, managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It is 0.7 miles long and gains 7 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Minnesota DNR, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Soudan, Minnesota, about 7 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 | 460 ft |
| High point | 0.6 mi | 471 ft |
| End | 0.7 mi | 468 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Minnesota DNR, 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
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Bear Head Lake State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Soudan, MN · about 7 mi away
- County:
- St. Louis County, MN
- Jurisdiction:
- Bear Head Lake 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) 235-2520
- Address:9301 Bear Head State Park Road, Ely, MN 55731 · MN
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