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Big Island Trail
Ely, Minnesota
0.8 mi
/ 72 ft gain
Big Island Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.
Hike to Kawishiwi Falls
Ely, Minnesota
4.0
1.5 mi
The trail to Kawishiwi Falls begins at the parking lot and winds through a wooded trail with minimal elevation gain. There are several different vantage points of the falls that are accessible from the trail (above, below, and from the side). The trail is also part of the portage between Garden and Fall Lakes. The trail is very easy and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Hike the Bass and Dry Lake Loop
Ely, Minnesota
6.3 mi
/ 518 ft gain
This is a moderate trail, that gets a bit steep at times. Great views of the lake and has lots of spots to stop for a quick snack. Trail is well maintained, and there is a fun waterfall, which is great to splash around in.
The trailhead is super close to Ely, MN and has bathrooms.
Make sure to bring enough water and snacks, and practice leave no trace principals!
Also the lupine and blueb...
Bass and Dry Lake Loop
Ely, Minnesota
6.33 mi
/ 463 ft gain
Bass and Dry Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.
BWCAW Paddle: Fall Lake Campground to Moose Lake
Ely, Minnesota
45.92 mi
/ 942 ft gain
BWCAW Paddle: Fall Lake Campground to Moose Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ely, Minnesota.
Angleworm Lake Trail
Ely, Minnesota
13.23 mi
/ 1155 ft gain
Angleworm Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.
Blueberry Lake Trail
Embarrass, Minnesota
4.35 mi
/ 620 ft gain
Blueberry Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.
Norberg Lake Short Loop Trail
Embarrass, Minnesota
1.11 mi
/ 138 ft gain
Norberg Lake Short Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.
Norberg Lake Loop
Embarrass, Minnesota
3.07 mi
/ 289 ft gain
Norberg Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.
Places to stay
Ely, Minnesota
Fall Lake
Overview
Fall Lake Campground is located on the shores of Fall Lake and provides direct access into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilder...
Forest 183 Road
South Kawishiwi River
Overview
South Kawishiwi River Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 10...
Ely, Minnesota
Fenske Lake Campground
Overview
Fenske Lake Campground offers visitors an escape to a small, remote campground with large, majestic pine trees and easy access t...
Ely, Minnesota
Birch Lake Campground
Overview
Birch Lake Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 13 miles from...
Crane Lake, Minnesota
Jeanette Lake
Overview
Jeanette Lake Campground is a small, single-loop campground on a peninsula reaching out onto the glacier-carved Lake Jeanette in...
Cook, Minnesota
Pfeiffer Lake
Overview
Pfeiffer Lake Campground, located adjacent to it's namesake lake, is a small, peaceful and scenic facility in the Superior Natio...
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