Echo Bay Trail in Voyageurs National Park

Echo Bay Trail

This easy two and a half mile loop is a great way to experience aspen and birth forest.

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Echo Bay Trail Details

Located off of County Road 122, just three miles west of the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center, this easy two and a half mile loop is a great way to experience aspen and birth forest with views of Kabetogama Lake and opportunities for bird sightings, including a Blue Heron rookery. There is one designated scenic waypoint on this trail. During the winter, the upper loop section of this trail is groomed for cross-country skiing.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

2.5 miles

Estimated time

2 hours

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Echo Bay Trail

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1.5 mi away

Woodenfrog State Campground

This campground is located in the Kabetogama State Forest just west of the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center, along County Road 122.

2.5 mi away

Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center

The Kabetogama Visitor Center is near one of two southern entry points to the park.

2.5 mi away

Kabetogama Ice Road

This ice road allows cars to drive over the frozen lake to get to areas of the park that would otherwise be inaccessible.

4.9 mi away

Ellsworth Rock Gardens

This artistic sanctuary is the work of Jack Ellsworth

5.9 mi away

Locator Lake Trail

This strenuous two-mile trail is accessible by boat only.