Minnesota · Hiking

Slim Lake Entry Point

0.6 mi
round trip
104 ft
climb
1,470 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Is Slim Lake Entry Point open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Slim Lake Entry 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.

Slim Lake Entry Point is a short, easy trail in the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota, about 7 miles from the town of Burntside. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is a natural-surface out-and-back that covers about 0.6 miles with a total climb of about 100 feet. The trail is rated easy, and the climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 4% grade roughly a quarter of the way in. Bikes and horses are not allowed, and the trail is not accessible. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Ely weather station show July highs around 79°F and lows near 53°F, while January highs average about 15°F with lows near -7°F. The Slim Portage and Northwest Passage cross-country ski routes start just 0.1 mile away, and Barren Ridge is about a mile off. Fenske Lake Campground, about 2.5 miles away, offers pier fishing.

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