The Best Hiking in Ely

The trail to Kawishiwi Falls begins at the parking lot and winds through a wooded trail with minimal elevation gain. There are several different vantage points of the falls that are accessible from the trail (above, below, and from the side). The trail is also part of the portage between Garden a...

This is a moderate trail, that gets a bit steep at times.  Great views of the lake and has lots of spots to stop for a quick snack.  Trail is well maintained, and there is a fun waterfall, which is great to splash around in.   The trailhead is super close to Ely, MN and has bathrooms.   Make sure...

Bass and Dry Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.

Angleworm Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.

Blueberry Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.

Norberg Lake Short Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.

Norberg Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.

Secret Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.

Blackstone, Secret and Ennis Lakes is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ely, Minnesota.

A trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area requires some planning ahead. First, you'll need acquire a permit/reservation via recreation.gov . Specify how many people are in your group, the number of watercraft you plan to use and how many days you'll be in the BWCA. You'll also need to select a gro...

The best part of Rifle Lake is how remote it is. There's no quick way to find this small, secluded lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The lake supports just one campsite and is less than a half-mile long, according to rook.org. It is also part of the Rifle/Bridge Loop, which is a good option...

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is located in the northern portion of the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. What once used to be covered by glaciers is now home to approximately 1.1 million acres of land with 1,200 miles of canoe routes. Permits are required for access...

Hogback Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Finland, Minnesota.

Big Aspen Trail North Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Sand Lake, Minnesota.

Big Aspen Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Sand Lake, Minnesota.

Vermilion Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Crane Lake, Minnesota.