How long is Powwow Trail?

Powwow Trail is 48.5 km (30.1 mi) long along the mapped line.

How much climbing is on Powwow Trail?

The sampled elevation profile records approximately 147 m (482 ft) of ascent and 149 m (489 ft) of descent. Short changes can be smoothed by the elevation model.

How long does Powwow Trail take?

The directory estimates 11 hr of moving time from the recorded distance and ascent. Add time for breaks, navigation, surface and current conditions.

How difficult is Powwow Trail?

The directory rating is expert, based on the available distance and elevation data. It does not certify the route as non-technical or describe current hazards.

Is Powwow Trail a loop?

Yes. The source classifies the mapped route as a loop that returns to its starting area.

Can you bring a dog on Powwow Trail?

Dog access is not recorded. Check the land manager’s current rules rather than assuming dogs are permitted.

Powwow Trail

Name: Powwow Trail
Address: Minnesota, United States

ExpertMinnesota · United States

GPX

Distance: 48.5 km (30.1 mi)
Elevation gain: 147 m (482 ft)
Estimated time: 11 hr
Difficulty: Expert
Route type: Loop
Highest point: 502 m (1,647 ft)

About Powwow Trail

Powwow Trail is a mapped hiking route in Minnesota, United States. The mapped distance is 48.5 km (30.1 mi), with 147 m (482 ft) of recorded ascent, with 149 m (489 ft) of recorded descent. Its recorded high point is 502 m (1,647 ft) and its low point is 455 m (1,493 ft). The displayed moving time of 2 days is a planning estimate based on distance and ascent, before breaks.

Hiking Trail Directory rates this route expert from the available distance and elevation measurements. That rating is useful for comparing routes in the directory, but it does not establish technical terrain, exposure, path condition or the skills required on the day. The mapped line is a loop and returns to its starting area.

The source data records route tags for mountain and forest and membership of the lwn network. These attributes describe the route record as a whole; they do not prove that every section has the same surface, signage or feature.

The directory season field highlights april to october. This is planning metadata, not a live statement about snow, closures or trail condition. The route record names Superior National Forest as operator.

The map is derived from OpenStreetMap and contains 149 geometry points. Elevation values were sampled from terrarium-z11. The traceable source record is 11762860. Open-data records can lag behind reroutes and closures, so compare the source, official notices and the forecast before travelling.

Plan around this route’s details

Start, finish and return: This route is recorded as a 48.5 km loop. Confirm a permitted access point and include the approach from parking or public transport in your plan.
Climbing in context: The recorded ascent averages approximately 3 m of climbing per kilometre across the whole route. This is climbing density, not trail gradient: climbs and flatter sections may be unevenly distributed. Recorded descent totals 149 m and also needs time in your plan.
What needs a separate check: This record does not establish surface, dog access, wheelchair access. Check any of these that affect your group. Current closures, access arrangements and transport are not verified by the route line.

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Route map

Expert48.5 km147 m502 m

Numbered marks every 10 km

Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation

Elevation profile

Ascent: +147 m
Descent: −149 m
High: 502 m (1,647 ft)
Low: 455 m (1,493 ft)

Climbing and descending by section

Use these equal-distance sections to see how climbing and descending are distributed along the stored elevation profile. Distances follow the profile’s recorded direction; walking in reverse swaps ascent and descent and reverses the section order.

Sampled ascent and descent in each third of the elevation profile
Section	Profile distance	Ascent	Descent
First third	0.00–15.42 km	75 m	90 m
Middle third	15.42–30.84 km	92 m	90 m
Final third	30.84–46.26 km	53 m	40 m

How these numbers are calculated

We split the stored profile into three equal distances and interpolate elevation at each boundary. Rising samples count towards ascent; falling samples towards descent. Totals can differ from the headline figures, which may use different smoothing or rounding. Sparse samples, gaps in the source route and elevation-model errors limit accuracy. These are calculations, not surveyed sections, directions or terrain assessments.

Make it fit your day

Your walking-time scenario

Adjust the example pace and allowances to explore your own plan. This calculator uses your inputs, so it may differ from the directory’s headline estimate.

Walking distance (km)

Total ascent (m)

Level-ground pace (km/h)

Extra minutes per 100 m ascent

Stops and extra allowance (min)

Calculated walking time including your allowances

12 hr 52 min

727 min for distance + 15 min for ascent + 30 min allowance.

This is an aggregate calculation for a long outing. It does not plan overnight stages, accommodation or recovery.

Formula: distance ÷ pace × 60 + ascent ÷ 100 × climbing allowance + stops. Travel to and from the route is additional. Terrain, descent, weather and navigation are not modelled. These results do not establish route suitability. Read the time-planning guide.

Recorded route measurements

The mapped line is a loop and returns to its starting area. The mapped distance is 48.5 km (30.1 mi), with 147 m (482 ft) of recorded ascent, with 149 m (489 ft) of recorded descent. The sampled elevation profile records a maximum grade of about 7%; this is a calculated value and may smooth short, steeper sections. The profile reaches 502 m (1,647 ft) from a recorded low of 455 m (1,493 ft).

Highlights

48.5 km mapped loop
Directory difficulty: expert
147 m (482 ft) recorded ascent
High point: 502 m (1,647 ft)
Recorded tag: Mountain
Recorded tag: Forest

Know before you go

Season field: April to October
Waymarked: Not recorded as waymarked
Surface: Not recorded
Dogs: Not recorded, check locally
Wheelchair access: Not recorded
Entrance fee: Not recorded
Camping: Not recorded
Drinking water: Not recorded as available
Toilets: Not recorded as available
Mobile coverage: Not verified
Parking: Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
Emergency: 112 in Europe, 911 in North America

How this trail scores

Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.

Scenery: 69/100
Adventure: 58/100
Difficulty: 100/100
Accessibility: 36/100
Family: 26/100
Dogs: 55/100

Tips from the trail

Open the linked source record before departure to check whether the mapped relation has changed.
Save the route line offline; a map download is useful regardless of expected phone coverage.
Use 2 days as estimated moving time, then add your own allowance for stops, conditions and daylight.
Confirm the exact trailhead and permitted parking or public-transport options locally.
Carry enough food and water for the full route; water availability is not established by the map data.
Follow local access rules and leave no litter or food waste behind.

Warnings

This guide does not contain live information about closures, hazards, snow, flooding or path condition.

Safety

Emergency services in United States can be reached on 911. Share your route and expected return time with someone before leaving. The directory has no verified coverage map or live trail-status feed, so do not rely on phone reception or this page alone. Turn around when conditions, access or your remaining time no longer match the plan.

What to bring

Footwear suited to the current surface and conditions
Weather layers appropriate to the local forecast
Offline route map and a backup navigation method
Food and water for the planned time plus a reserve
Charged phone and a small first-aid kit
Head torch and an extra warm layer for a longer outing

Photography

Photo locations are not mapped in the source data for Powwow Trail. Stay on permitted ground, keep clear of edges and moving water, and never block the route while setting up. Check local rules before using a tripod or drone, especially inside protected areas.

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