7.0 mi
Distance
600 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 38m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Eagle Mountain 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Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,700 ft |
| High point | 3.5 mi | 2,293 ft |
| End | 7.0 mi | 1,700 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Mixed Surface
Permit required
We don't have a direct permit link for this trail — verify the requirement with the managing agency before you go.
The Eagle Mountain trail is partly inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and the Forest Service says a permit is needed to enter the wilderness. Eagle Mountain Trailhead is Entry Point 79. Check the Superior National Forest trail page for how to get the permit and current rules.
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Superior National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Grand Marais, MN · about 13 mi away
- 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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