Minnesota · Hiking · Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Slim-Little Loon

1.1 mi
round trip
227 ft
climb
1,288 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug
best months

Is Slim-Little Loon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Slim-Little Loon, 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-Little Loon is an easy out-and-back hike in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, within the Lacroix Ranger District of Superior National Forest. The route is about 1.1 miles long, with a low point of 1,162 feet and a high point of 1,288 feet. It is a short outing, taking about half an hour, and the climb is gentle, with a total elevation gain and loss of about 227 feet. The steepest part of the trail comes at the start, with a grade of about 11% over the first tenth of a mile. The trail surface is natural, and the Forest Service manages the land. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. A nearby weather station at Orr records typical July highs around 75°F with lows near 51°F. Winters there are cold, with January highs averaging about 15°F. Several other hikes lie within a few miles, including Loon-Heritage, South-Steep and Beartrack-Thumb. Climbers can find Government Bay about 9 miles away.

Local outfitters

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