Minnesota · Hiking

Baylis Herriman Dovre Loop

7.5 mi
round trip
762 ft
climb
1,382 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Baylis Herriman Dovre Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Baylis Herriman Dovre Loop, 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.

Baylis Herriman Dovre Loop is a hard, out-and-back hike of about 7.5 miles in Minnesota's Superior National Forest, within the Lacroix Ranger District. The route gains about 220 feet, with the high point at 1,382 feet and the start at 1,296 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 3.3 miles in, with an 8% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July highs reach about 75°F with lows near 51°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station at Orr. Winters there are severe, with January highs around 15°F and lows below zero. Several other routes sit within a few miles. Baylis Herriman River Run is about a mile away, and Baylis Herriman Main is about 1.4 miles off. Climbers can head to Government Bay, about 1.6 miles away. For an overnight stay, Echo Lake Campground is about 7 miles from the trail.