Minnesota · Hiking

North Junction-Nw Loop

1.0 mi
round trip
235 ft
climb
1,570 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Is NORTH JUNCTION-NW LOOP open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name NORTH JUNCTION-NW LOOP, 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.

North Junction-NW Loop is an easy out-and-back hike of about 2 miles in northern Minnesota's Superior National Forest, within the Kawishiwi Ranger District and Burntside State Forest. The land is managed by the State Department of Natural Resources, and the route's total elevation gain is about 235 feet, with the high point at roughly 1,570 feet. The trip is short and low-effort, with the steepest stretch coming near the 0.9-mile mark. It makes an easy addition to a day spent exploring the network of cross-country ski routes in this corner of the forest. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July highs reach about 79°F with lows near 53°F, based on averages from the nearby Ely weather station. Winters are cold, with January highs around 15°F and lows near -7°F. Several ski routes lie within a short distance. High Road and Northwest Passage are each about 0.1 mile away, and Ice Cliffs is about 0.3 mile off. Paddlers can reach the Circle Route, a canoeing route about 3.7 miles away.

Local outfitters

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