Minnesota · Cross-country skiing

Ice Cliffs

0.1 mi
round trip
1,465 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Moderate
difficulty
Aug–Sep
best months

Is Ice Cliffs open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Ice Cliffs is a short, moderate cross-country ski route in northern Minnesota, set at about 1,450 feet within the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest and Burntside State Forest. The State Department of Natural Resources manages the land. The route is an out-and-back of about 0.2 miles, with the high point at 1,465 feet and no elevation gain to either reach it or return. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from the nearby Ely weather station show January highs around 15°F and lows near -7°F, with February and March warming to the low 20s and 30s. By April, highs average about 51°F, and summer highs reach the upper 70s. Temperatures at the route may run slightly cooler than at the Ely station, given the small elevation difference. The surrounding area is a network of ski trails. Northwest Passage lies 0.1 mile away, North Junction Connects a & D is 0.3 mile off, and Beaver Meadows and High Road are both within about half a mile.

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