Minnesota · Hiking · Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Glenmore-Western

1.2 mi
round trip
110 ft
climb
1,489 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May, Jul–Sep
best months

Is Glenmore-Western open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Glenmore-Western is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 1.2 miles in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, within the Lacroix Ranger District of Superior National Forest and Burntside State Forest. The route starts and ends near 1,470 feet, with a high point of 1,489 feet and a total elevation gain of 110 feet for the round trip. The climb is steady, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.4 miles in. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Tower put July highs around 77°F with lows near 51°F, while winter highs stay in the teens and 20s. The hike is open year-round, and the estimated time is about half an hour. Bikes and horses are not allowed on the trail, which has a natural surface. Glenmore-Schlamn lies about half a mile away, and Buck-Western is about 1.5 miles off. The Schlamn Flowage-Lunetta Lake and Sioux River hikes are both within about 3 miles.

Local outfitters

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