Minnesota · Hiking

Devils Track Loop

18.0 mi
round trip
466 ft
climb
1,695 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May, Aug–Sep
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 17 h ago

Is Devils Track Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Devils Track 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.

Devils Track Loop is a hard hike of 18 miles in the Gunflint Ranger District of Superior National Forest in Minnesota. The trail is an out-and-back, and it rises about 122 feet from a starting elevation of 1,662 feet, with the high point at 1,695 feet. The steepest section comes at about 7.5 miles, where the grade reaches 3 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. July and August typically reach highs around 70°F with lows near 50°F, according to typical averages from a nearby weather station at Grand Marais. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures up high run cooler. Winter is harsh, with January highs around 24°F. The trail is natural-surface and bikes are allowed, but it is not an accessible trail. It is managed by the Forest Service and open year-round. Devil Track Hunter Walking starts just 0.2 miles away, and Devil Track Lake Campground is about 1.7 miles off. Within a few miles you'll also find Moose Rub Trail and the Gunflint Trail climbing area.

Local outfitters

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