Anderson Bay Trail
Visit one of the most photographed scenic overlooks in the park
Plan Around Anderson Bay Trail
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Anderson Bay Trail Details
This moderate, 1.75-mile (one way) trail takes you to one of the most photographed scenic overlooks in the park. The trail is accessible by boat only. The journey starts at Anderson Bay, on the far eastern tip of Rainy Lake and the Rainy Lake terminus of the Cruiser Lake Trail. The short, steep trail leads straight up a rocky bluff to awesome views of Rainy Lake, and across into the Canadian side of the boundary waters. The cliffs around Anderson Bay rise roughly 80 feet into the air, which makes for a striking perspective of your surroundings. The trail gains around 200 feet in elevation and takes two hours to complete, round trip. You could easily tack this on to the Cruiser Lake trail (if your legs still have enough steam).
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.5 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
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