Minnesota · Hiking

Hug a Tree

7.4 mi
loop
220 ft
climb
1,670 ft
high point
Loop
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Is Hug a Tree open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Hug a Tree is a 7.4-mile loop hike in the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 1,580 feet to a high point of 1,670 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 1.3 miles in, where the grade reaches 9 percent. The climb totals 220 feet of elevation gain, and the route is rated hard. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ely show July highs around 79°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay in the teens and 20s. The trail sits among a cluster of cross-country ski routes and hiking paths. Troll's Way is just 0.1 mile away, and Coxey Pond is 0.3 mile off. Fenske Lake Campground, about 3.8 miles away, offers pier fishing, and the Circle Route, roughly 5 miles out, is a canoeing option.

Local outfitters

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