Contact Info
320 N. Highway 53
Cook, MN 55723
- Phone:
- 218-666-0020
Basics
- Length:
- 8 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate,
Difficult
- Time:
- 2.5 - 3.5 hours
Description
This trail passes through mature stands of red and white pine, over ledge rock and through some small wet areas.
Features 8 total miles of hiking trail (one way) Two access points Route to the North Arm of Trout Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) Challenging mountain biking loops outside the BWCAW.
Details
Length:
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
Additional Details:
Park your vehicle, and walk down the road behind the gate. The trail turns south at about 0.1 mile and traverses a cut area. You will cross Forest Road 471 H at 3 miles. Continue on the trail for 2 ¼ miles to Forest Road 471. Go left on the road for almost 1 mile to the south trailhead.
SOUTH TRAILHEAD
There is limited parking here. From the trailhead stay on the trail south for 2 miles to the North Arm of Trout Lake in the BWCA Wilderness.
Whenever you enter the BWCA Wilderness:
- A permit is required.
- Limit of 9 people in a group.
- No cans or bottles.
- Overnight hikers must camp at a campsite (see map) or at least 150 feet from the trail or lakeshore.
CAUTION:
Minimal signing on this trail. Use a topographic map and compass.
MOUNTAIN BIKING LOOPS
Bike the short loop from the north trailhead to Forest Road 471H and cut back west 1 mile to Forest Road 471 to return to the trailhead. Or bike a longer route from the north trailhead 6 miles to Forest Road 471 to return. These loops are rugged, with some carry-through areas, wet spots, rocks and roots. Mountain bikes are not allowed in the BWCA Wilderness.
