Eagle's Nest Island No. 4 SNA
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5 Acres Located from Tower 8.5 miles NE on MN Hwy 169, or from Ely 12 miles SW on MN Hwy 169, then 3 miles S on Bearhead State Park Road (CR128), to Sunset View Cabins on the left. Parking is available there for a fee, but you'll need your own boat, skis, or snowshoes to reach the island. There is no public access to the lake, unless you navigate across county land from the SE or N. St. Louis County Twp 62N Rng 14W Sec 24 Type: Coniferous Forest ECS Subsection: Border Lakes |
Description:
This tiny island, noted for its old growth red pine forest and scenic beauty, was transferred to the state from the Federal Bureau of Land Management. A kettle block lake and lichen-encrusted granitic outcrops characterize this site, which resembles the Boundary Waters. It provides habitat for waterfowl and loons, and it is highly sensitive to damage by visitors. Just one of many islands in the lake, Island No. 4 is located near Bearhead Lake State Park. Visit it in winter to view the trees and topography, and again in spring and summer to watch waterfowl.
