Near Secret Blackstone Ennis Loop
Secret Blackstone Lake in Ely, MN.
Near Secret Blackstone Ennis Loop
Blackstone Lake
Near Secret Blackstone Ennis Loop
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Near Secret Blackstone Ennis Loop
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Secret Blackstone Ennis Loop

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A beautiful double loop past Blackstone, Secret, and Ennis Lakes.
4.2
mi
Distance
546
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Access Issues
These trails are open all year but are likely snow covered between November and April. There are no fees or permits required to park at the trailhead or day hike these trails.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.16mi
Distance
546ft
Elevation Gain
546ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,563ft
High Point
1,402ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This loop comprises three different numbered USFS trails: 50160A around Secret Lake, 50160B past Blackstone Lake, and 50160C as a spur down to Ennis Lake. But the USFS trail guide describes this loop as a single entity, which is how it is described here.From the trailhead off Moose Lake Road, go 0.3 miles to a junction and turn left here to follow along the north side of Blackstone Lake. After crossing the lake's outlet, proceed to another trail junction, 1 mile from the trailhead. Turn right here and follow the trail between Blackstone and Secret Lakes for 0.4 miles to another junction. Continue straight ahead and circle south and east toward Ennis Lake. After 0,6 miles, you come to a junction with a spur trail going south toward Ennis Lake. This trail will take you to a rocky overlook of Ennis Lake (a great spot for lunch) and, with more effort, down to the lake itself.Backtrack to the junction, turn right, and continue east along the north shore of Ennis Lake and then turn north toward Secret Lake. At 1 mile from the turnoff to the overlook, you'll return to the junction with the trail past Blackstone Lake that you came in on. Keep going straight and continue for 0.4 miles to a junction. Turn right here and follow the trail for 0.6 miles back to the trailhead.

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