Cruiser Lake Trail
This is one of the park's many water-locked hiking trails
Plan Around Cruiser Lake Trail
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Cruiser Lake Trail Details
This is one of the park's many water-locked hiking trails, which means that it is accessible only by boat. The trailhead is located inside Lost Bay at the eastern tip of Kabetogama Lake. From there, the trail travels a strenuous nine and a half miles up and over the Kabetogama Peninsula, to Andersen Bay, in Rainy Lake. Over the course of the whole trail you will climb up rocky bluffs and down into lowland bogs and wetlands, with beautiful forest and spectacular lake views along the way. This area is also rife with animals, so if you are looking to catch a glimpse of some of the park's larger wildlife, this is the trail to do! In addition to Cruiser Lake, you will pass by Agnes Lake, Brown Lake, Peary Lake and several smaller inland lakes.
Difficulty
High
Distance
9.5 miles
Estimated time
6-8 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Cruiser Lake Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cruiser Lake Trail
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2.4 mi away
Camp Marston
This camp was an educational facility for the University of Iowa school of Civil Engineering from 1923 to 1938.
2.5 mi away
Beast Lake Trail
This trail is only accessible by boat off of Namakan lake.
2.9 mi away
Anderson Bay Trail
Visit one of the most photographed scenic overlooks in the park
4.6 mi away
I.W. Stevens
Stevens was one of the only people to live on the islands year-round.
4.9 mi away
Ash River Visitor Center
The Ash River Visitor Center is located off of County Road 129
