Little American Island Trail
In the 1890s, Little American Island was the site of the area's first gold mine.
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Little American Island Trail Details
In the 1890s, Little American Island was the site of the area's first gold mine. The gold rush quickly went bust, but the infrastructure from the mine -- pipes, mine shafts, pilings, and machinery -- remain. A quarter-mile loop takes you from the boat dock to the various historical sites on the island. The loop is fully accessible to people with disabilities. You can only get to the trail by boat (the Grand Tour aboard the tour boat _Voyageur_ stops here, and you can also rent your own boats). The island is located in Rainy Lake, just north and west of the Rainy Lake Visitor Center, across from Dryweed Island. The trail takes around 20 minutes to complete.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.25 mile
Estimated time
20 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Little American Island Trail
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0.7 mi away
Rainy Lake City
When gold was discovered on Little American Island, the miners built a small town to house their families.
1.0 mi away
Black Bay Skiing and Hiking Trail
This moderate 1.2-mile trail is open to skiers and hikers.
1.3 mi away
Voyageurs National Park
"Voyageurs" was the name given to the hardy fur trappers and traders who traveled the lakes of Minnesota's North Woods in long, birch-bark canoes in order to sell beaver pelts in northwestern Canada and Montreal.
1.3 mi away
Voyageurs Tilson Connector Ski Trail
This easy, mile-long trail connects the Rainy Lake Visitor Center with the Tilson Ski Trails.
1.3 mi away
Rainy Lake Visitor Center
Rainy Lake Visitor Center is at the northern entrance of the park.
