Minnesota · Hiking

Petes Point

1.0 mi
round trip
175 ft
climb
1,812 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Petes Point open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Petes Point is a short, easy hike in the Tofte Ranger District of Superior National Forest in Minnesota, about 14 miles from the town of Lutsen. The trail is 1 mile long and rises about 13 feet from its low point of 1,779 feet to a high of 1,812 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.11 miles in. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station run to a high of 73°F and a low of 54°F, and the trail is open year-round. The trail is natural-surface and bikes are allowed. It is not an accessible route. Crescent Lake campground and Crescent Lake pier fishing sit about 0.3 miles away, and Crescent Lake Campground is about half a mile off. The Crescent to Rice Lake Canoe Route is about 2 miles away.

Local outfitters

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