Minnesota · Hiking

Dry Lake

Dry LakePhoto: Abnormally Weird, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.6 mi
round trip
763 ft
climb
1,438 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Is Dry Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Dry Lake is a 3.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 119 feet from a low point of 1,377 feet to a high of 1,438 feet, with the steepest stretch at 15% grade about 0.7 miles in. It is a moderate route, and the surface is natural, so plan on a trail that stays on foot rather than on pavement. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ely run to highs around 75°F in June and 79°F in July, with July lows near 53°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 15°F and lows near -7°F. The trail is open year-round, and bikes are allowed. The Bass Lake Trail starts just 0.2 miles away, and Bass Lake is about half a mile off. Paddlers can reach the Circle Route about 1.3 miles away, and Fenske Lake Campground is about 3.5 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.