Information on Norway Trail
Trail Description:
This trail passes through mature stands of red and white pine, over ledge rock and through some small wet areas.
Hiking the
Norway Trail:
NORTH TRAILHEAD Park your vehicle, and walk down the road behind the gate. The trail turns south at about 0.1 mile and traverses a cut area. You will cross Forest Road 471 H at 3 miles. Continue on the trail for 2 � miles to Forest Road 471. Go left on the road for almost 1 mile to the south trailhead.
SOUTH TRAILHEAD There is limited parking here. From the trailhead stay on the trail south for 2 miles to the North Arm of Trout Lake in the BWCA Wilderness.
Whenever you enter the BWCA Wilderness:- A permit is required.
- Limit of 9 people in a group.
- No cans or bottles.
- Overnight hikers must camp at a campsite (see map) or at least 150 feet from the trail or lakeshore.
CAUTION:Minimal signing on this trail. Use a topographic map and compass.
MOUNTAIN BIKING LOOPS
Bike the short loop from the north trailhead to Forest Road 471H and cut back west 1 mile to Forest Road 471 to return to the trailhead. Or bike a longer route from the north trailhead 6 miles to Forest Road 471 to return. These loops are rugged, with some carry-through areas, wet spots, rocks and roots. Mountain bikes are not allowed in the BWCA Wilderness.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Norway Trail
Location of the Norway Trail: 31 miles NE of Orr off FR 471
Camping and Backpacking Opportunities: Features 8 total miles of hiking trail (one way) Two access points Route to the North Arm of Trout Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) Challenging mountain biking loops outside the BWCAW.
Length of Trail: 5 - 10 miles
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From Orr, take St. Louis County 23 east to Buyck (16 miles).
At Buyck, County 23 turns into County 24. Continue on County 24 for 4 miles to the Echo Trail (County 116).
Turn right on the Echo Trail for 13 miles to Forest Road 471.
Turn right on Forest Road 471 for 0.3 mile to the north trailhead or 6 miles to the south trailhead.
Nearby Cities with Hotels: Ely
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Superior National Forest
Local Office: Superior National Forest
Address:
320 N. Highway 53
Cook, MN, 55723
218-666-0020
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