Tower, Minnesota
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Tower
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Ely, Minnesota
Hike the Bass and Dry Lake Loop
6.3 mi / 518 ft gainThis 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...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 -
Tower, Minnesota
Canoe to Loon Lake from Entry #14
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...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