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Minnesota
John-East Pike
1.3 mi
Distance
413 ft
Gain
32 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Superior National Forest
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John-East Pike
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 413 ft
- Elevation loss
- 413 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
John-East Pike is a short out-and-back trail in Minnesota covering 1.33 miles with 188 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a straightforward route with minimal elevation change.
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