East Range Multi-Use Trail
Minnesota
Free — you'll pick up right here.
1.9 mi
Distance
147 ft
Gain
41 min
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 9 h ago · oldest 9 h
problem: Agency alerts
10 active alerts in Superior National Forest; most severe: Post Wildfire Closures, Effective October 1, 2026
USFSPosted Oct 1 · checked 9 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 61°F / low 37°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for hike
OpenWeather9 h ago
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East Range Multi-Use Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 147 ft
- Elevation loss
- 147 ft
- Highest point
- 1,529 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,461 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
About this trail
The East Range Multi-Use Trail is a scenic 3.76-mile out-and-back trail in Minnesota's Iron Range region, offering an accessible outdoor experience for hikers, bikers, and other trail users. This well-maintained pathway traverses through the natural landscape characteristic of northeastern Minnesota, providing a quick escape into nature perfect for families and casual recreationalists. The trail's modest length and gentle terrain make it an ideal choice for a short outing or warm-up hike.
Facts about this trail
The climb
- Starts at
- 1,462 ft
- High point
- 1,529 ft
- Total climbing
- 147 ft
- Total descent
- 147 ft
- Steepest stretch
- 4% grade around mile 0.4 on the way out
- Length (round trip)
- 3.8 mi
- Shape
- Out and back
It's essentially flat.
Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)
Where it is
- Laurentian Ranger District · Ranger district
- Superior National Forest · National forest
Source: USFS EDW boundaries
Conditions
Active alerts for Laurentian Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
Closure Notice for Public Safety – Laurentian District
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Colby Lake TrailCross-country skiing0.3 mi
- BIRD LAKEHiking1 mi
- Bird Lake TrailCross-country skiing3 mi
- BIRD LAKE SPUR AHiking3.5 mi
- St Louis River Hunter W Sec AHiking3.6 mi
- Laurentian Ranger DistrictLake fishing4 mi
- St Louis River Hunter W Sec BHiking4 mi
- BIRD LAKE SPUR BHiking4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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