Minnesota · Hiking

Astrid Main

8.2 mi
round trip
916 ft
climb
1,496 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Astrid Main open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Astrid Main, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Astrid Main is an out-and-back hike of about 8.2 miles in the Lacroix Ranger District of Superior National Forest in Minnesota, within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Mining Protection Area Mineral Reserve Area. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is rated hard. The trail rises from about 1,330 feet to about 1,496 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 1.3 miles in, where the grade reaches 13%. Bikes are allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 77°F and lows near 56°F, while January highs average about 15°F. The Astrid Lake Area and Hilda Creek Spur B both sit about 0.2 miles away, and the Astrid Pauline trail is about 0.5 miles off. Lake Jeanette Campground is about 2.2 miles away.

Local outfitters

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