Eagle Mountain Hiking Trail
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| Entry Point #79 Eagle Mountain | |
| Method of Travel: | Hiking |
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| Additional: | The trail is 3.5 miles to the top. |
| For more information, please call the Gunflint Ranger Station in Grand Marais at (218)387-1750. | |
| Information | |
| Campsites: | None |
Eagle Mountain is the highest point in Minnesota, at 2,301 feet (701 m), located in Cook County at 47°53'51"N, 90°33'36"W. The mountain is located inside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior National Forest near the township of Lutsen. Eagle Mountain is only about 15 miles from Minnesota's lowest point Lake Superior, at 607 feet (185 m). Eagle Mountain is part of the Canadian Shield, as is the rest of northeastern Minnesota. The hike to the summit can be made in about two hours; the round trip takes four hours or so. The distance to the peak is about 3.5 miles with a rise of 550 feet. It is advisable to wear good hiking boots and to bring food and drink. The peak itself is marked with a plaque on a boulder. A park permit is required to use the park, which can be purchased at the parking lot located off of Forest Road 153.
