Minnesota · Cross-country skiing

Slim Portage

1,429 ft
high point
Moderate
difficulty
Aug–Sep
best months

Is Slim Portage open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Slim Portage is a cross-country ski route in Minnesota's Superior National Forest, within the Kawishiwi Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land, and the route lies at an elevation of about 1,429 feet, with no climb to speak of, making it a flat, moderate outing. Winter is the natural season for this kind of skiing. Typical averages from the nearby Ely weather station show January highs around 15°F with lows near -7°F, while March runs a little warmer at highs around 36°F and lows near 10°F. The route sits close to several other destinations. Northwest Passage, another cross-country ski route, is just 0.1 mile away, and the Slim Lake Entry Point hike is about 0.3 mile off. Old Road and High Road, both ski routes, lie within a mile.

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