Eagle Mountain (Minnesota) Mountain

Address: Trailhead: Eagle Mountain Trailhead, off Lax Lake Road, Cook County, MN (no formal street address)

Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/superior/recarea/?recid=4176

Hours: Always open

Admission: Free

Eagle Mountain is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of Minnesota, reaching 2,301 feet (701 metres) above sea level.

Hikers use a marked trail that leads through boreal and mixed forest to reach the summit; the summit area offers upland forest views rather than expansive alpine panoramas. The site is a modest day-hike destination and is primarily visited for its status as the state’s high point.

The mountain is a natural high point within the Misquah Hills and has no recorded history of major construction or human modification; it is noted chiefly for its geographic high-point status.

Located in northeastern Minnesota’s Cook County within the Superior National Forest, the peak lies in the state’s remote, lake-and-forest landscape in the Lake Superior region.

• Elevation: Sits at an elevation of 2,301 feet (701 metres), the highest natural point in the state of Minnesota.
• Access: Located inside the Superior National Forest on the Misquah Hills, reached via marked hiking trails rather than a road to the summit.

Drive from Grand Marais (about 45 minutes northwest) or from Ely (about 1.5-2 hours). The Eagle Mountain Trailhead is reached via Lax Lake Road (Forest Road 210); parking is limited and unlit. The last stretch is unpaved and can be rough - a high-clearance vehicle helps in wet weather.

• Start early - the summit trail is exposed in places and gains most of its climb in the first half
• Carry a topographic map or download offline GPS; cell coverage is patchy
• Expect black flies in June; bring repellent and a head net if sensitive