Minnesota · Hiking

Stuart River Entry

Stuart River EntryPhoto: Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.7 mi
round trip
388 ft
climb
1,499 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Is Stuart River Entry open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Stuart River Entry is an easy hike in the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota, about 2.66 miles long. The trail is an out-and-back, and the climb is steady, with the highest point at 1,499 feet and a total elevation gain of 388 feet over the round trip. The route starts and ends at a low point of 1,343 feet, and the steepest stretch comes around 0.7 miles in, with a grade of about 7%. The trail is on natural surface, and the Forest Service manages the surrounding land. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ely put July highs near 79°F with lows around 53°F, while January highs average only about 15°F. The trip takes about an hour, and the trail is open year-round. Several other hikes lie within a few miles, including Big -Lapond, Duck -Portage and Duck-Big Moose.

Local outfitters

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