Minnesota · Hiking

Stub Lake

3.2 mi
round trip
325 ft
climb
1,368 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Is Stub Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Stub Lake is a 3.2-mile out-and-back hike in the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 67 feet, and it starts and ends at roughly 1,350 feet. The route is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, and it is not an accessible trail. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Ely weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay in the teens and 20s. Fall Lake Campground sits just 0.2 miles away, and the Mud-Four Mile Portage and Camp Lake hikes are both within about 3 miles. Paddlers can find BWCA Entry Points roughly 7 miles off.

Local outfitters

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