Black Bay Skiing and Hiking Trail
This moderate 1.2-mile trail is open to skiers and hikers.
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Black Bay Skiing and Hiking Trail Details
This moderate 1.2-mile trail is open to skiers and hikers, and starts on the far west point of the Kabetogama peninsula, across from Rainy Lake Visitor Center on Black Bay. This trail is accessible by boat only. The trail winds through forest and over some hills to views of a pond. Beavers still live here, so keep your eyes peeled. This trail also gives you access to the Black Bay Skiing Trails, a series of loops that are groomed for cross-country skiing during the winter (not open for hikers). There are 1.2-miles of hiking trail available, and anywhere from one to six miles of skiing (depending on which loops you ski). Hiking time is around an hour, and skiing time is anywhere from a half hour to two hours.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.4 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
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Rainy Lake City
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0.6 mi away
Rainy Lake Visitor Center
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0.6 mi away
Rainy Lake Recreation Trail
This trail is entirely accessible.
0.6 mi away
Ethno-botanical Garden Trail
This easy quarter-mile trail is accessible to people with disabilities.
