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  3. …Northeast Minnesota
  4. Superior National Forest
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25.5

Miles

41.0

KM

98%

Runnable

1,652' 504 m

High

1,497' 456 m

Low

1,557' 475 m

Up

1,569' 478 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

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Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · Fall Colors · Fishing · Geological Significance · Historical Significance · Lake · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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Land Manager: USFS - Superior National Forest

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Trail Run Project Staff with improvements by Bria Schurke
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 6 votes

#5

in Superior National Forest

#11979

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  4.2 from 6 votes
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#5

in Superior National Forest

#147

in Minnesota

#11,979

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Beautiful beaver ponds along the route.
Jun 2, 2026 near Ely, MN
Trail run on the Powwow trail.
Jun 2, 2026 near Ely, MN
Hiking on the Powwow Trail in the fall.
Jun 2, 2026 near Ely, MN
Scenic overlook on the Powwow trail, southern section.
Jun 2, 2026 near Ely, MN
Lone tree on the Powwow Trail.
Jun 2, 2026 near Ely, MN
Trail run on the Powwow trail, southern section.
Jun 2, 2026 near Ely, MN

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