Silver Bay, Minnesota
Looking for the best hiking in Silver Bay? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Silver Bay. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Silver Bay
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La Pointe, Wisconsin
Hike the Point Trail at Big Bay State Park
1.7 miLocated at the tip of Wisconsin on Madeline Island, Big Bay State Park is a must see for any Wisconsinite. To get to Madeline Island, you'll need to purchase a round trip ferry ride in Bayfield. The ferry is a quick 20 minute trip across Lake Superior. Once you get onto Madeline Island, head out ...Read more -
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Hike Lookout Mountain Trail in Cascade River State Park
5.03.5 mi / 529 ft gainHalfway between Schroeder and Grand Marais, Cascade is usually little more than a pit stop on a longer trip. Since the main cascades are just a quarter mile from the highway, there is usually little incentive to further explore the 5300 acre park. However, those who take the time to wander around...Read more -
Washburn, Wisconsin
Houghton Falls
3.01.48 mi / 180 ft gainHoughton Falls State Nature Preserve is a small but mighty park located just north of Washburn, WI. Starting at the trailhead on Houghton Falls Rd, the trail takes you through a heavily forested area filled with hemlock, yew, and birch. About 1/3 mile in, the trail comes across the Echo Dells, a ...Read more -
Ely, Minnesota
Camp on BWCA's Lake 2
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...Read more -
Ely, Minnesota
Explore Rifle Lake in the BWCA
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...Read more -
Ely, Minnesota
Kawishiwi Falls
4.01 mi / 121 ft gainThe 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...Read more