Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions
Taconite/David Dill State Trail - St Louis County
Trail conditions:
The Taconite will be groomed again before this weekend and is in fair condition. Use caution in the Ely to Purvis stretch, as it remains narrow in spots. Spring conditions exist throughout the trails. Watch for ice and exposed ground, especially in the corners and areas exposed to sunlight.Spring conditions exist throughout our trails. There is ice and exposed ground in spots, especially in the corners. Conditions continue to be fair.Continue to monitor conditions online at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.htmlThere is active logging happening on a number of spots throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. In those areas, 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
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| Trail conditions: fair |
| Trail groomed? yes |
| Trail base: 0-4" |
| 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 29, 2023. Local snow depth is 10-24".
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]
Contact hours vary, please leave a message.