Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions
Taconite/David Dill State Trail - St Louis County
Trail conditions:
The Taconite Trail is in poor condition due to the recent warm weather and no snowfall. Grooming has been suspended indefinitely unless a major snowfall occurs and temperatures drop for an extended period of time. There is active logging happening on a number of spots throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. Please slow down and give trucks and logging equipment space. No Motorized Vehicles other than snowmobiles are allowed on State Trails or Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trails. Please use caution on the trails, travel at appropriate speeds, and stay to the right.
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| Trail conditions: poor |
| Trail groomed? no |
| Trail base: 0" |
| Trail mileage: 165 |
The trail(s):
Taconite State Trail stretches one hundred sixty five miles from Grand Rapids to Ely through many scenic vistas of rolling hillsides, lakes, rivers and forests.
Facilities:
- There are several trail shelters along the trail located at popular stopping points offering scenic vistas..
Last updated on March 03, 2021. Local snow depth is 6-11".
Getting there
650 Hwy 169
Tower, MN 55790
There are various spots to pick up this trail. Parking and trail access available in Ely, Tower, Hwy 169 south of Tower 5 miles past Buyers Y Store, Hwy 1 about 4 miles north of 169 and Hwy 53 just north of trail crossing.
Parking is available at the above locations.
Contact
Phone: 218-300-7841
Email: [email protected]
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