Minnesota · Cross-country skiing

North Star Run

0.5 mi
round trip
99 ft
climb
1,654 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Is North Star Run open right now?

Closure in the area

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

North Star Run is a short cross-country ski route in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, within the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest and Burntside State Forest. The State Department of Natural Resources manages the land, and the run sits about half a mile from Lost Lake North, with its high point at 1,654 feet. The route is an easy out-and-back of about a mile, with a total climb and descent of about 100 feet. It is a low-effort outing for skiers who want to pair a short leg with a longer trip in the area. Winter is the season for cross-country skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ely, which sits a few hundred feet lower, show January highs around 15°F with lows near -7°F, while January and February are the driest months, with about 9 to 11 wet days each. July and August bring highs in the upper 70s. Nearby skiing includes Repose and Troll's Way, both about 0.4 miles away, and Druid Pines Trail at 0.5 miles. For paddling, the Circle Route is about 5.6 miles off.

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