BEAR ISLAND
Trail near Babbitt, Minnesota · Superior National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Cross-country skiing
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Getting there
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Trail start coordinates: 47.77138, -91.93918
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Cross-country skiing
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 1,446 to 1,499 ft
- Ride time
- 30 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- TG04 - +10-12%
- Managed by
- Superior National Forest
- Trail number
- 51313
- County
- Saint Louis County, Minnesota
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Birch Lake Campground 7.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- McDougal Lake Campground 21 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- South Kawishiwi River 10 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- BEAR ISLAND SPUR LOOP 0.5 mi long
- PERCH 0.1 mi long
- WHISPER PERCH 1.5 mi long
- WHISPER 0.2 mi long
- 1514 SPUR A 0.5 mi long
- WHISPER-BIRCH 0.2 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is BEAR ISLAND?
- BEAR ISLAND is about 1.6 miles long, or about 3.2 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on BEAR ISLAND?
- About 53 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 1,446 and 1,499 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike BEAR ISLAND?
- Plan on about 1 hr 20 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on BEAR ISLAND?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on BEAR ISLAND?
- BEAR ISLAND is open to hiking, biking and cross-country skiing, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does BEAR ISLAND start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 47.77138, -91.93918. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.