Minnesota · Hiking

Laurentian Divide Interpretive

1.2 mi
loop
11 ft
climb
1,538 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 9 h ago

Is Laurentian Divide Interpretive open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chippewa National Forest. It doesn't name Laurentian Divide Interpretive, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Chippewa National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Laurentian Divide Interpretive is a short, easy loop hike in the Deer River Ranger District of Chippewa National Forest in northern Minnesota, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 1.2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 11 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done in a single outing. The route is a loop, and the climb is minimal. The highest point on the trail is about 1,538 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at roughly 0.27 miles in, with a grade of about 5 percent. The trail surface is natural, and horses are not allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Marcell show July highs around 77°F with lows near 56°F, while January highs average about 16°F. The trail sits within a cluster of Suomi Hills routes, with the Suomi Hills Trail NB and Suomi Hills N Trail both about 1.7 miles away. For an overnight stay, the Suomi South Side Dispersed Sites are about 3.6 miles off, and Clubhouse Lake campground is about 8.1 miles away.