Minnesota · Hiking

Moose Horn

1.0 mi
round trip
117 ft
climb
1,476 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Is Moose Horn open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Moose Horn is an easy, short out-and-back hike in the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota, about 1 mile long and with a total climb of about 120 feet. The trail is on natural ground and is not accessible. The route rises from about 1,430 feet to a high point of about 1,476 feet, with the steepest stretch around 0.27 miles in. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ely run from highs of about 75°F in June to about 79°F in July, with July lows near 53°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 15°F. Several trails and a ski area sit within a quarter mile, including North Star Run, Sentinels and Moose Horn Loop for cross-country skiing. Farther afield are Fenske Lake Campground, about 3 miles away, and the Circle Route canoeing route, about 4 miles away.

Local outfitters

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