Old Indian Trail

Old Indian Trail is a short, easy hike on Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in northern Minnesota, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The route is about 2.9 miles long and is an out-and-back, with a one-way climb of about 61 feet from a low point of 1,464 feet to a high of 1,525 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.83 miles in, with a grade of about 9 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 59°F, while January highs average just 18°F. Several other trails sit within a short drive. Tamarac Lake Loop Trail is about 1.1 miles away, Pine Lake Loop Trail about 1.2 miles, and the North Country National Scenic Trail about 1.9 miles.