Eagle Mountain, Mountain summit in Cook County, Minnesota, US
Eagle Mountain rises to 701 meters, featuring forest trails that wind through rocky terrain and wooden plank walkways across lowland bogs.
The mountain received designation as a Minnesota State Historic Site, marking its status as the highest natural elevation point in the state.
The mountain stands within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a region central to Minnesota's outdoor recreation and environmental conservation efforts.
Visitors need to obtain self-issued permits at the trailhead and should plan for a 5.6-kilometer hike that takes approximately two and a half hours.
The mountain sits just 19 kilometers from Minnesota's lowest point at Lake Superior, creating an extreme elevation contrast in the region.
Location: Cook County
Elevation above the sea: 701 m
GPS coordinates: 47.89742,-90.56034
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
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