Minnesota · Cross-country skiing

Troll's Way

0.2 mi
round trip
80 ft
climb
1,563 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 3 h ago

Is Troll's Way open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Troll's Way is a cross-country ski route in the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. It is a short, moderate outing, about 0.4 miles long, with a total climb of about 80 feet from the low point at 1,521 feet to the high point at 1,563 feet. The route is an out-and-back that starts and ends in the same place, and its flat profile makes it an easy addition to a longer day of skiing. The most comfortable time to ski is winter. Typical averages from the nearby Ely weather station show January highs around 15°F and lows near -7°F, while March climbs to highs around 36°F with lows near 10°F. Summer is warm by comparison, with July highs around 79°F. Several other trails sit within half a mile. Hug a Tree is about 0.1 mile away, North Star Run is 0.3 mile away, and Thor's Trail is 0.4 mile away. Fenske Lake Campground, about 3.6 miles away, offers pier fishing.

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