Minnesota · Hiking · Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Cummings

2.2 mi
round trip
191 ft
climb
1,545 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Is Cummings open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Cummings is an easy, short hike in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, part of the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. The route is an out-and-back of about 2 miles, with a modest climb of 70 feet one way and a high point of about 1,545 feet. The trail runs on natural surface and is not accessible. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Ely weather station, about 10 miles away, show July highs around 79°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay below freezing from December through February. The trip takes about an hour. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Nearby, the Cummings Loop and Korb Creek Trail are cross-country ski routes within a mile. The Silaca-Korb River hike is about 0.8 miles away, and Science Boulder, a climbing area, is about 5.8 miles away.

Local outfitters

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