Misquah Trail

Name: Misquah Trail
Rating: 5.0

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0.3 mile 0.5 kilometer point to point
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Elevation

Ascent: 17' 5 m
Descent: -156' -48 m
High: 1,445' 441 m
Low: 1,289' 393 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 10% (6°)
Max Grade: 19% (11°)

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Trail shared by Kevin Killingbeck

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“This trail leads to a spectacular overlook of Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains.”

— Kevin Killingbeck

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Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildlife · Commonly Backpacked

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Misquah Trail is accessed via Manitou River Trail and Yellow Birch Trail and leads to a spur trail to Backpack Campsite 6 and a spectacular overlook of Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains.

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Land Manager: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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