Voyageurs National Park · Minnesota

Blind Ash Bay Trail

1.8 mi of trail, end to end · Hike Blind Ash Bay Trail: 2.9 mi loop in the Service's write-up · about 200 ft of climbing · 1,139 ft–1,240 ft

1,225 ft 1,202 ft · 1.8 mi high 1,240 ft

Hike Blind Ash Bay Trail 2.9 mi loop · the Park Service's write-up

1-3 Hours · no dogs · season Summer season use: Hiking<br /> Winter season use: Snowshoeing

Start Near Ash River Visitor Center

View overlooking Kabetogama Lake through pine trees and a few islands in the lake.
Blind Ash Bay Trail overlook of Kabetogama Lake Photo: NPS

Watch a video of the Blind Ash Bay Trail before you go!

This narrow, winding, rocky trail exposes users to the wonders of the boreal forest. This path is great for birding. It is frequented by deer and other wildlife. From closed in forest to post card worthy views of Kabetogama Lake, this lollipop loop trail has it all.

Difficulty: Moderate

Hiking Distance: 2.9 miles loop (4.7 km)

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

Accessibility This moderate hike is not accessible due to an uneven trail surface, exposed roots and rocks, and inclines/declines. The first section of the trail is the steepest. This section can be skipped by taking the Kabetogama Lake Overlook trail and continuing on the Blind Ash Bay Trail.

This hike on nps.gov

Hike Kabetogama Lake Overlook Trail 0.4 mi · the Park Service's write-up

10-30 Minutes · no dogs · Spring, Summer, Fall

Start Near Ash River Visitor Center

A view of Kabetogama Lake framed by pine trees.
See Lake Kabetogama framed by the trees

This short handicap accessible trail takes you through a pine forest to a viewpoint where you can sit on a bench and see Kabetogama Lake framed by the trees.

Difficulty: Easy

Hiking Distance: 0.4 mile (0.6 km) total for round trip

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

Accessibility The trail is handicap accessible. It is a 4 foot wide crushed gravel trail with a small upward slope or the first part. There is one handicap parking space in the parking lot. The accessible trailhead is in the same corner of the parking lot.

This hike on nps.gov

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.