Minnesota · Hiking

Prospector

21.4 mi
round trip
1,820 ft
climb
1,774 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Prospector open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Prospector is a hard hike of about 21 miles, with a total climb of 1,820 feet, on the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. The trail is an out-and-back, and the steepest stretch comes at about 6.5 miles, where the grade reaches 9 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ely run to highs around 77°F in July and 75°F in August, with lows in the mid-50s. Winters are severe, with January highs around 16°F and lows near -4°F. The route is rated for horses and bikes. Hidden Valley Trezona, a cross-country ski area, sits about 0.7 miles away, and the Trezona Trail is about 0.9 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Circle Route about 5 miles away, and Fall Lake campground is roughly 7 miles from the trail.

Local outfitters

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