Minnesota · Hiking

Mcdougal Lake

Mcdougal LakePhoto: Michael A. Orlando, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.8 mi
loop
23 ft
climb
1,775 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Mcdougal Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

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

McDougal Lake is an easy, 1.8-mile loop hike in the Tofte Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated easy, with a total elevation gain of 23 feet and a total loss of 103 feet over the course of the loop. The route sits at about 1,740 feet, with the high point at 1,775 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.29 miles in. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 76°F with lows near 53°F, while January highs average about 16°F. The trail is on natural surface and bikes are allowed. It is not an accessible trail. McDougal Lake Campground is just 0.2 miles away. The Gegoka Flathorn Connector F and Gegoka Flathorn Connector B hikes are both within about 2.7 miles, and Eikala Lake Carry Down is about 2.9 miles off.

Local outfitters

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