Minnesota · Hiking

Taconite

1.3 mi
round trip
150 ft
climb
1,449 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 23 h ago

Is Taconite open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Taconite is an easy out-and-back hike of about 1.3 miles in the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. The route rises about 59 feet from its low point of 1,383 feet to a high of 1,449 feet, with the steepest stretch at the start, a 9% grade over the first 0.06 miles. The climb is back-loaded, so the second half of the hike is mostly downhill. 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 January highs average just 15°F. Several other outings sit within a few miles. Trezona Trail, a cross-country ski route, is about 4 miles away, and Science Boulder, a climbing area, is about 4.8 miles off. The Prospector hike is about 4.9 miles away, and Bear Island Lake offers fishing about 6.7 miles from the trail.

Local outfitters

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