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Minnesota
3.9 mi
Distance
468 ft
Gain
1h 25m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Chippewa National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Carter Lake Hwt
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Carter Lake Hwt is a scenic out-and-back trail in Minnesota offering a moderate walk through diverse terrain to reach Carter Lake. This 3.94-mile route provides a peaceful escape into nature with opportunities to observe the lake and surrounding landscape.
Carter Lake Hwt A
~1 min drive
Scenic 3.7-mile out-and-back forest trail around Carter Lake.
Carter Lake Hwt B
~1 min drive
Easy 0.40-mile out-and-back walk near Carter Lake.
Webster Lake Hwt
~11 min drive
8.78-mile out-and-back trail to Webster Lake in Minnesota.
Star Island Hiking Trail G
~28 min drive
Quick out-and-back walk on Star Island in Minnesota.
Meadow Lake Hwt O
~9 min drive
Scenic 5.3-mile loop through Minnesota woodlands and meadows.
Carter Lake Hwt D
~2 min drive
Easy 0.34-mile out-and-back walk near Carter Lake.
Tower Lake Hwt
~27 min drive
6.19-mile out-and-back hike to Tower Lake in Minnesota.
Star Island Hiking Trail C
~29 min drive
Easy half-mile out-and-back trail ideal for casual hikers.
Webster Lake Bog Walk Hiking
~13 min drive
A 5.36-mile bog loop trail showcasing Minnesota's unique wetland ecosystem.
Carter Lake Hwt E
~2 min drive
Short out-and-back walk near Carter Lake in Minnesota.