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Minnesota
0.7 mi
Distance
66 ft
Gain
14 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Superior National Forest
3 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
Smoke Lake-Sawbill Lake
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This short out-and-back trail connects Smoke Lake to Sawbill Lake in Minnesota's North Shore region, offering a quick forest walk between two scenic water bodies. The trail traverses typical boreal forest terrain with modest elevation changes, making it an accessible option for families or those seeking a brief nature walk. The proximity to these lakes provides opportunities for water views and potential wildlife observation.
Smoke Lake-Burnt Lake
~2 min drive
Easy 0.60-mile out-and-back connecting two Minnesota lakes.
Flame Lake-Burnt Lake
~3 min drive
Easy 0.38-mile out-and-back connecting two Minnesota lakes.
Burnt Lake-Kelly Lake
~4 min drive
Easy 1.30-mile out-and-back connecting two Minnesota lakes.
Ada Creek-Sawbill Lake
~5 min drive
Brief out-and-back forest walk to Ada Creek near Sawbill Lake.
Wonder Lake Alton Lake
~5 min drive
Easy 1-mile out-and-back walk to Alton Lake near Wonder Lake.
Ada Creek-Ada Lake
~6 min drive
Easy half-mile out-and-back walk to Ada Creek and Ada Lake.
Kelly Lake-Jack Lake
~6 min drive
Easy out-and-back connecting Kelly and Jack lakes in Minnesota.
Ella Lake-Beth Lake
~6 min drive
Quick out-and-back connecting Ella and Beth lakes in Minnesota.
Grace Lake-Ella Lake
~7 min drive
Easy out-and-back connecting Grace Lake and Ella Lake.
Skoop Lake-Cherokee Lake
~8 min drive
Brief out-and-back connector between Skoop and Cherokee Lakes.
