Beast Lake Trail
This trail is only accessible by boat off of Namakan lake.
Plan Around Beast Lake Trail
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Beast Lake Trail Details
Located at the back of Micah Bay, off of Namakan Lake, this trail is only accessible by boat. The trail is two and a half miles each way, and traverses a ridge line overlooking Beast Lake. Beast Lake is one of the many small inland lakes on the Kabetogama Peninsula. You'll start and end with a steep climb, with tons of great views in between. This trail takes around two hours round-trip and is great for more adventurous park visitors looking to get away from the crowds.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Beast Lake Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Beast Lake Trail
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Camp Marston
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I.W. Stevens
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Kettle Falls
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