Stone
- 4.0 mi
- round trip
- 318 ft
- climb
- 1,719 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Stone open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Stone, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Post Wildfire Closures, Effective October 1, 2026
Agency closure covering Superior National Forest · Order 09-09-00-26-11 · USFS · Superior National Forest
Closure Notice for Public Safety – Laurentian District
Agency closure covering Laurentian Ranger District · USFS · Laurentian Ranger District
Forest Road Improvement Projects
Agency alert covering Superior National Forest · USFS · Superior National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Stone is a 4-mile out-and-back hike in the Laurentian Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota. The trail rises about 46 feet from its starting point, with the high point at 1,719 feet and the low at 1,672 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.4 miles in, with a grade of about 4 percent. The route is rated moderate, and the trail surface is natural. Bikes are allowed, so the hike works for both hikers and riders. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station run to a high of 76°F and a low of 53°F, while January highs average just 16°F. The trail is open year-round. Big Lake campground sits about 2.3 miles away, and Butterball Lake is about 2.6 miles off. Farther out are the Bundle Lake Spur AB and Cranberry Lake Spur J hikes, each within about 4.5 miles.
Local outfitters
- Lodge of Whispering Pines / Echo Trail Outfitters34 mi away
- Snowbank Lodge and Outfitters38 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Stone
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
16° / -5°
Feb
22° / -3°
Mar
34° / 11°
Apr
48° / 25°
May
63° / 38°
Jun
71° / 48°
Jul
76° / 53°
Aug
75° / 51°
Sep
65° / 43°
Oct
50° / 32°
Nov
34° / 19°
Dec
22° / 4°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Isabella 14w, MN, 12.8 mi away at 1,740 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Closures we've recorded since August 2026
Forest-wide Fire Restrictions
Superior National Forest · Order dated July 12, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Aug 25, 2026 · Forest Service
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