Minnesota · Hiking · Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Phoebe Lake-Phoebe River

0.5 mi
round trip
56 ft
climb
1,774 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Phoebe Lake-Phoebe River open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Phoebe Lake-Phoebe River, 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.

Phoebe Lake-Phoebe River is a short, easy hike in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, within the Tofte Ranger District of Superior National Forest in Minnesota. The trail is about half a mile long and sits at roughly 1,750 feet, with a high point of about 1,770 feet. It is a natural-surface out-and-back route, and the climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at the start. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station run around 73°F for highs and 54°F for lows, and the trail is open year-round. The route is not accessible, and bikes and horses are not allowed. The trip takes about half an hour, so plan on a quick outing. Sawbill Lake Campground is about 5 miles away, and the Grace Lake-Beth Lake and Grace Lake-Ella Lake hikes are both within about 2 miles.

Local outfitters

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