Snow Depth and Groomed Trail Conditions

Taconite/David Dill State Trail - St Louis County

Trail conditions:

The Taconite is groomed and in fair to good condition. Use caution in the Ely to Purvis stretch, as it remains narrow in spots. We will continue to groom during this week and throughout the weekend. Spring conditions exist on parts of the trails. There is ice in spots, especially in the corners. Conditions continue to be good due to ongoing snowfalls.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.

Snowmobiling
Trail conditions: fair
Trail groomed? yes
Trail base: 1-5"
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 22, 2023. Local snow depth is 13-25".

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.

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