Are dogs allowed on Devil's Kettle?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Devil's Kettle but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Devil's Kettle?

No, Devil's Kettle does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Devil's Kettle?

Devil's Kettle is rated moderate. It is 2.0 miles long with 531 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ModerateOut and Back

Minnesota

Devil's Kettle

East Cook, Minnesota

2.0 mi

Distance

531 ft

Elev. Gain

52m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Judge C. R. Magney State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Minnesota, on Lake Superior's North Shore. It was named for Clarence R. Magney, a former mayor of Duluth and justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court who was instrumental in getting 11 state parks and scenic waysides established along the North Shore. The park is best known for the Devil's Kettle, an unusual waterfall and rock formation in which half of the Brule River disappears into a pothole and reemerges underground downstream.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:189 ft

Max:257 ft

162 ft

161 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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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.