Denham to Moose Lake

Total Miles
12.6

Elevation

367.17 ft

Duration

0.75 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Denham to Moose Lake on the Soo Line South is a section of converted rail grade that is 12.6 miles long and takes about 45 minutes with an average speed of 16.8 MPH. This section has a few muddy areas due to spring thaw and could be wet during rainy times later in the season. There are great views over the Kettle River on the railroad bridge that crosses it about 6 miles northeast of Denham.

Photos of Denham to Moose Lake

Denham to Moose Lake
Denham to Moose Lake

Difficulty

The section is easy and flat converted rail grade. There's no need for 4x4 or even to lock the rear differential. After several days of rain in the area, this section of trail remains solid and doesn't have any large areas of deep water to cross. The surface is packed gravel without large rocks. Some of the areas have larger stones in the gravel but do not pose an issue. Do pay attention to the edge of the trail, as it can have steep banks since it is converted rail grade. Bridge crossings are well marked and are the only areas you need to use extra care and slow down.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Access Description

Parking at the Moose Lake end is just off I-35. Try State Highway 27 and Halgren Road at the Soo Pits ATV trails: 46.45361, -92.73150. (Note that even though the city owns the parking lot just off the trail at the Convention Center on Foltz Boulevard, signs are posted no ATVs or trailers. Parking is needed for the Convention Center.) Moose Lake also has a covered picnic shelter with room for some trailer parking at Earl Evans Drive and Arrowhead Lane (County Road 73): 46.44699, -92.76956.

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