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St. Louis County

Lake Vermilion State Park – Ely loop from Hoist Bay

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Minnesota
St. Louis County

Lake Vermilion State Park – Ely loop from Hoist Bay

Moderate

4.8

(5404)

5,936

riders

Lake Vermilion State Park – Ely loop from Hoist Bay

04:07

67.8km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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21.1 km

Lake Vermilion State Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Lake Vermilion–Soudan Underground Mine State Park hosts a mix of industrial history and outdoor recreation. The historic Soudan Underground Mine State Park merged with the Lake Vermilion State Park in …

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31.3 km

View of Armstrong Lake

Highlight • Lake

Armstrong Lake is a 382-acre lake, reaching depths of 34 feet, and is popular for fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, crappie, perch, pumpkinseed, rock bass, and smallmouth bass.

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54.3 km

Ely

Highlight • Settlement

Ely is a key gateway town and a meeting point for several trails, including the Mesabi Trail, the NCT, and the Kekekabic Trail. It’s a convenient stop before or after …

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67.8 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.7 km

13.9 km

5.92 km

1.03 km

194 m

Surfaces

44.9 km

21.5 km

1.21 km

164 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Saturday 27 June

24°C

11°C

12 %

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