Mount Rose Summit

Mount Rose Summit is a short out-and-back hike in Grand Portage National Monument in northeastern Minnesota, managed by the National Park Service. The route is about 0.8 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 661 feet, and it reaches a high point of 865 feet. The climb is steady, and the steepest stretch comes early, around 0.14 miles from the start, with a grade of about 19 percent. The summit sits within the monument's land, and the trailhead is close to several other named stops on the Mount Rose Trail, including the Mount Rose Trail Junction and the Mount Rose Trail Depot Overlook, all about 0.1 mile away. The Trailhead for Gichi Onigaming, the Grand Portage is about 0.2 mile off. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grand Portage show July highs around 74°F with lows near 52°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The hike takes about half an hour, and there is no fee to visit.