Hike the Sullivan Bay Trail

Have a family picnic after a short hike while overlooking Sullivan Bay.

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Experience the Sullivan Bay Trail with a timelaspe video!!!

This easy hike along an old forest road leads you through both coniferous and deciduous forest. The trail ends at a viewpoint on Sullivan Bay with a picnic table and fire ring. It treats those who are interested in geology with lots of exposed rock, created by volcanic activity over 2 billion years ago.

Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Distance: 1.5 mile(2.4 km) Round trip

Details

Duration

30-90 Minutes

Activity

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 Ash River Visitor Center

The trailhead is located 0.9 miles south the Ash River Visitor Center on Meadwood Drive. Parking is on the grassy area in front of the gate.

 

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Summer Use: Hiking
Winter Use: Snowshoe 

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

If you are on trail before sunrise or after sunset, be sure to have a flashlight other than your cell phone.

Accessibility Information

This is a wide trail, 3 to 6 feet, on on an old forest road with a few short climbs and descents. The surface is mostly grass with patches of dirt.

Duration:

1 minute, 50 seconds

Trailhead starts at a gate across trail and video goes through whole 0.6 mile trail ending at an overlook of Sullivan Bay with a picnic table and fire ring.

Map of Ash River Visitor Center area hiking trails - north portion

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