This 11-mile (17.7-kilometer) trail meanders through beautiful northwoods country with black spruce bogs and hills of aspen and birch. The picnic area, with table and fire grate, overlooks Bird Lake. A canoe carry-down access to Bird Lake is provided. Maps along trail.

Location:

Take County Highway 110 to the parking lot at the east edge of Hoyt Lakes. Ski or hike to Bird Lake—about 5 miles. The Bird Lake Recreation Area is located of Hoyt Lakes. Two parking lots offer easy access from Hoyt Lakes.

Laurentian Ranger District
318 Forestry Road
Aurora, Minnesota 55705
218-229-8800
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