Hike Black Bay Beaver Pond Trail

View overlooking the Black Bay Beaver Pond with a beaver lodge in the middle, surround by pine trees

NPS/Adam Mathews

Watch this video timelaspe of hike to an active beaver pond!

All back country trail heads are only accessible by boat.

Take a boat one mile from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center and hike this trail through northern pines, deciduous trees, and across rock ridges to a scenic active beaver pond.

Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking Distance 1.2 mile (1.9 km) round trip
Restroom: Vault toilet is available near the trailhead

Details

Duration

30-60 Minutes

Activity

Backcountry Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

Pets are not allowed on trails at Voyageurs national Park to prevent the possible transmission of diseases to the wolf population.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Near Rainy Lake Visitor Center

The Black Bay Beaver Pond Trail is located on the Kabetogama peninsula northeast of the Rainy Lake Visitor Center. It requires a boat to access, and there is a dock for day use.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Summer season: Hiking
Winter Season: Snowshoeing and cross country skiing

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility Information

This narrow dirt trail crosses rocks and roots. Although most of the trail has small up and down grades, some sections have short steep climbs and descents.

Duration:

3 minutes, 1 second

Take a boat one mile from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center and starting the hike after you get off the dock. Follow hiking trail markers, crossing ski trails and hiking over rock ridges until you reach the beaver pond overlook.

Map of the Black Bay Skiing and Hiking Trails

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