Minnesota · Hiking · Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Hustler-Oyster

1.9 mi
round trip
313 ft
climb
1,371 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Is Hustler-Oyster open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Hustler-Oyster is an easy out-and-back hike of about 1.9 miles in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, within the Lacroix Ranger District of Superior National Forest in Minnesota. The trail sits inside designated wilderness, and the Forest Service manages the land. The climb is a rolling one, with a high point of about 1,371 feet and a low point near 1,242 feet. The total elevation gain is about 313 feet for the round trip, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.88 miles, with a grade of around 8 percent. The trail surface is natural, and the route does not allow bikes or horses. 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 twenties. The hike takes about an hour to complete, and the trail is open year-round. Several other hikes lie within a few miles, including Ruby-Lynx about 2.2 miles away and Agnes-Oyster Creek about 3 miles off. For an overnight stay, Jeanette Lake campground is about 10 miles away.

Local outfitters

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