ModerateOut and Back
7.0 mi
Distance
600 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 38m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Generated from trail dataHike to the highest point in Minnesota at 2,301 feet. Rocky boreal trail through BWCAW to panoramic summit views of Cascade Lake and the wilderness.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
Open
Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date
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Hazards & Warnings
Wildlife encountersChanging weatherUneven terrain
Elevation Profile
Min:1,700 ft
Max:2,293 ft
623 ft
623 ft
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
- Surface
- Mixed Surface
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
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- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
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- Operator:218-626-4300
- Address:MN
Best Seasons
Highlights
Minnesota highpoint (2,301 ft)Whale LakeBWCAWBoreal forestSummit views
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