0.4 mi
Distance
33 ft
Elev. Gain
8m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Mississippi Headwaters 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.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 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
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 453 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 454 ft |
| End | 0.4 mi | 453 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Itasca State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lake George, MN · about 11 mi away
- County:
- Clearwater County, MN
- Jurisdiction:
- Itasca State Park · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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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