Eagle Mountain Climber's Log

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mad maximus

mad maximus - Aug 7, 2005 5:04 pm

Route Climbed: Hiking Trail Date Climbed: August 5 2005  Sucess!

The hike was a little hard on the ankles even with heavy hiking boots on. The trail is full of large jagged rocks as well as roots, fallen trees and mosquitos. If you pace yourself, this is a nice long walk. Some trekking poles will aid in stability over the rougher rocks. The summit is up and back in the trees. The view in the late afternoon is beautiful.

bristleconesmith

bristleconesmith - Jul 7, 2005 7:53 pm

Date Climbed: June 2005  Sucess!

It is a breeze to the summit. While on trail, spoke with a family and they said to pay attention to the rock cairns so you can find the summit. It was a great piece of info. After you pass the first open area, vista, keep going down the trail and look for another clearing. At that clearing, look for a small rock cairn. Hang a right and continue to hike up. You should see another small cairn, follow the trail to the right. You will be a the summit quickly. Like everyone else, the mosquitoes were terrible.

Went back down the clearing for a view of the valley and had lunch. Watched a moose swim, from a distance, through the water.

JohnMcPike

JohnMcPike - Apr 3, 2005 10:56 pm

Route Climbed: Eagle Mountain Trail Date Climbed: May 2003

Looking at the posted pictures, I had no idea that the "hill" in the background of Whale Lake as you first approach it is the actual highpoint. Never gave it any thought when hiking it nor looking at my own pictures from that hike. Fortunately we took a few pics of us at the lake there with Eagle Mountain behind it. Too bad it wasn't more centered but then we'd have to be in the lake.

The hike was great, the mosquitoes were not out yet, saw loons swimming in lake, saw a moose on other side of Whale Lake. The lake was still cold. Ate at the Dairy Queen in Grand Marais. It hit the spot.

Ilafan

Ilafan - Apr 3, 2005 5:36 pm

Date Climbed: June 1996, April 2000, June 2002  Sucess!

I've done my homestate three times. I love Eagle Mountain. The views from near the top are beautiful, and the hike through the great MN woods is fun. The drive to this place from Duluth is one of the best in the nation. Lake Superior rocks! Some cautions: the trail is rough (roots, rocks, mud, uneven surface), be aware of bull moose and bears, and make sure you bring BUG SPRAY.

RModelli

RModelli - Feb 24, 2005 11:52 am

Route Climbed: trail Date Climbed: november 2004  Sucess!

I was training for an Ecuador trip and did a trail run round up in the Lutsen area northern MN.

It was cool, slippery , there was snow and warm weather and then cold...

nice place

William Roberg - Dec 16, 2004 1:38 am

Route Climbed: Eagle Mountain Trail Date Climbed: 9/4/2004  Sucess!

I was the first to climb the mountain this day. It was a nice cool day for it but it was much to hazy over the surrounding forest. I would like to do this hike again. Vary entertaining.

climbmn

climbmn - Oct 25, 2004 8:58 pm

Date Climbed: September 14, 2004  Sucess!

Rained all morning but cleared up enough to do the hike. Nice and peaceful, no one on the trail.

Sagebrush - Feb 26, 2004 2:06 pm

Route Climbed: Eagle Mountain trail Date Climbed: July 4th, 1999  Sucess!

Overnighted at the first campsite on July 3rd, then did the summit the morning of the 4th. The skies were cloudy but there was little warning before the storm of the century overtook me on the way back to the trailhead. Dodged a few falling trees as I ran to a bog to ride out the storm. Fortunately, this area was not devasted as like some of the other places in the BWCA, so I was able to easily hike back out to my car after the storm passed.

granddeity - Feb 12, 2004 4:25 am

Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: July 2003  Sucess!

Very nice hike. Pretty views on the way up. The mosquitos were so big I swear I saw one fly away with a small child impaled upon its proboscis.

Erik Beeler

Erik Beeler - Nov 24, 2003 2:01 pm

Date Climbed: August 2001  Sucess!

Tons of moths (thousands) at the camp site. The summit is not the best view, surrounded by trees. The best view is from lower down.

fox5659

fox5659 - Aug 7, 2003 11:08 am

Route Climbed: Eagle Mt Trail Date Climbed: July, 1997  Sucess!

The drive to get to the trailhead parking area was like going through a maze of gravel roads. The trail was kind of boring until we headed around the lake and started the climb. Great views from the cliffs on top.

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