Minnesota · Hiking · Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Chad-Buck

1.4 mi
round trip
154 ft
climb
1,477 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May, Jul–Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 8 h ago

Is Chad-Buck open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Chad-Buck, 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.

Chad-Buck is an easy, short out-and-back hike of about 1.4 miles in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, within the Lacroix Ranger District of Superior National Forest in Minnesota. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and sits on natural ground. The route is a low-effort outing, with a total climb of about 154 feet from the trail's low point at 1,418 feet to its high point at 1,477 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.29 miles in, with a grade of around 7 percent. The hike stays within the wilderness, which sets it apart from other trails in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station in Tower run around 77°F for the high and 51°F for the low. Winter is harsh, with January highs averaging about 17°F and lows near -7°F. The trail is open year-round and takes about half an hour to complete. Several other hikes start close by, including Buck-Western at about 1.3 miles and Pine Creek-Chad at about 1.6 miles. Sioux River is roughly 2.4 miles away, and Science Boulder, a climbing area, is about 9.6 miles off.

Local outfitters

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