Minnesota · Hiking · Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Trout-Oriniack

1.2 mi
round trip
1,603 ft
climb
1,489 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 14 h ago

Is Trout-Oriniack open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Trout-Oriniack is an easy, short hike in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, within the Lacroix Ranger District of Superior National Forest in Minnesota. The route is out and back, about 1.2 miles long, with a low point of 1,394 feet and a high point of 1,489 feet. The climb is gentle, with about 90 feet of elevation gain, and the trail is natural-surface, so expect dirt and rock rather than boardwalk or pavement. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station run around 77°F for highs and 56°F for lows, while winter brings January highs near 15°F with lows below zero. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Nearby, Trout-Merritt is about 1.4 miles away and Trout-Little Trout about 3 miles. For time on the water, Lake Vermilion is roughly 7.5 miles off, and Lake Jeanette Campground is about 9.5 miles away.

Local outfitters

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