#11 of 17 things to do in Voyageurs National Park

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ajschu

Bayport, MN95 contributions

Easy walk in the woods for exercise

Jun 2020 • Couples

This is an easy, mainly flat loop hike in the woods. Bring bug spray. I’ve hiked this three times in early June and there have always been some mucky sections. You get one nice overlook view. I consider it a way to add variety to daily walks more than a hike.

Written June 5, 2020

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MikeB1952

Santa Fe, NM1,008 contributions

Nice Hike

Sep 2021

We wanted to get some activity in so took a hike on the Echo Bay Trail back into the woods. It was a nice wide trail. About 2 ½ miles. As we walked, it sprinkled on us a bit. After not being out in the forest on a hike, it felt good to get into the back country of the Park. Along the way, there what appeared to be a path branching off from the main trail. Interesting. There in the brush, we saw an old rusty car sitting by the trail. So, what is that doing here? Hmmm, strange. Along the trail were numerous mushrooms.

As we were leaving the trail, there were several people entering the forest on another trail. They had small buckets and poles with steel forked fingers on the end. We believe that they’re off to pick some mushrooms. Hope they know which to pick.

Good hike.

Written September 16, 2021

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Jim B

111 contributions

Short Ski Trail that can be hikes

Aug 2020 • Family

Trail is much wider than other trails in the park because it is used for skiing in the winter. There is one overlook along the 2.5 mile loop. Trail is fairly flat with a few steep sections and some rocky and rooty sections of trail. The trail was not busy at all on the day we were there.

Written September 4, 2020

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Davis K

Phoenix, AZ2,097 contributions

A “Must Do” Hike

Jun 2015 • Couples

We drove to the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center to check on trail conditions for the Echo Bay Trail hike. It was a rainy morning and the rangers told us that parts of the trail would be muddy and said more rain was on the way so we best move before heavier weather set in. We drove to the trailhead in pretty heavy rain. Once at the trail head we put on our rain gear. Once rain-proofed, the rain backed off to less than a drizzle. We started down the easy to moderate 2.5 mile loop trail. About 100 yards in we were rewarded with the sight of a lady slipper, the Minnesota State flower. It was, according to the rangers, too early for them so we were very fortunate to see one in full flower. The trail through the woods was really nice. Everything was so lush from recent rains. The only down side was the mosquitoes. We were the only people on the trail and they were really hungry. We sprayed for mosquitoes several times during the hike and debated putting on our head nets. We spotted a deer near the trail. We weren't sure who was more surprised, her or us. Frozen in fear or just ready for her close-up, she allowed us time to get a couple good photos. At the end of the trail we shed our rain gear, got in the car and the rain began again in earnest. It really was our lucky day.
There are no restrooms at the trailhead so plan accordingly while at the visitor center.
Even with the mosquitoes, the muddy sections and the rain, this was a nice hike and we can easily recommend it.

Written July 7, 2015

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warrenville111

Warrenville, IL1,005 contributions

Just Okay

Sep 2019

We did this hike in the AM before attempting to catch our boat to Kettle Falls (which was cancelled due to wind/storms). Overall - it was just an average hike. Little to no elevation gain. A number wet areas to navigate around. Lots of mushrooms. If you only have an hour or two - I would suggest hiking around the campground at Woodenfrog State Forest Campground a few miles down the road...we liked the hike there better (about the same length).

Written September 29, 2019

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parksvisitor

Maple Grove, MN1,283 contributions

Hum drum walk in the woods.

Aug 2019

If you need to eliminate one hike on your trip to Voyageurs, this is the one. It's a nice walk in the woods, but at best you have one limited lake view.

Written August 24, 2019

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Sherry P

West Linn, OR1,089 contributions

An unremarkable forest hike...

Aug 2018 • Couples

We just had to get out and hike. Unfortunately, this park really doesn't offer much in hikes. It's best seen from a boat, canoe or kayak. We did see a beaver lodge and experienced the boreal forest.

Written September 9, 2018

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Brian K

12 contributions

Easy Hike In Serene Setting

Aug 2016

This generally-easy hike is tucked back off of the one of the main roads in Voyageur's NP near Kabetogama. We brought our two younger children (6 and 2). Our 6 year old managed to hike the 2.5 mile loop just fine (although she was anxious to get to the end with about 1/4 mile left). There's not much of an incline; however, there are rocks and roots sticking out of the trail that you should be aware of when there isn't snow. There is an additional 1 mile trail for cross country skiing in the winter. We didn't see anyone else there (on a Monday afternoon), the bugs weren't too bad, and the silence was certainly enjoyable. Our 6 year old found a slug and some birch bark that had fallen off of a tree, which she was excited about finding. Our 2 year old was in a backpack and ended up falling asleep. There aren't any neat outlooks, but it's a nice, secluded, quiet, short inland hike.

Written August 8, 2016

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patty l

Mesa, United States51 contributions

A hike in the woods.

Jul 2015

This trail is a nice trail through the woods. The path was marked pretty well, and it was a nice easy work out.

Written September 22, 2015

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HelenaGuerra

Washington DC, DC14,511 contributions

Way too muddy when we went, would need rain boots

Jul 2015 • Couples

We came here form Kabetogama Visitor Center and it is a short drive away. We started the trail but after half a mile it just got way too muddy, and our hiking boots were not enough. We came early in the morning so maybe later on things have dried up a bit. We came in early July.

Written July 11, 2015

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