Minnesota · Hiking

Taconite Ohv

16.6 mi
round trip
1,699 ft
climb
1,601 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Taconite Ohv open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Taconite Ohv, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Taconite OHV is a hard hike in the Laurentian Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 33 miles, with a one-way climb of about 680 feet from a starting elevation of roughly 1,350 feet to a high point near 1,600 feet. The steepest stretch comes around mile 13.4, where the grade reaches about 8%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 51°F, while winter highs stay in the teens and 20s. Bikes and horses are both allowed on the trail. The Sturgeon River Spur F and Sturgeon River Spur C routes start just 0.1 mile away, and Jean Lake Campsite is about 3.4 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Sturgeon River, about 3.6 miles away.