Near Grottos Trail
Devil's Doorway
Near Grottos Trail
Looking east from the East Bluff Trail
Near Grottos Trail
Pothole trail view.
Near Grottos Trail
Devil's Lake at sunrise.
Near Grottos Trail
Halfway up, but before the steepest part. On the CCC Trail.

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Grottos Trail

2.5 (4 Ratings)
This short path provides access to the Balanced Rock Tail, Potholes Trail, and CCC Trail.
0.7
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.68mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
78ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,065ft
High Point
984ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a relatively flat trail mostly composed of gravel. It runs alongside South Shore Road, just to its north. It is useful for gaining access from either the South Shore parking area or Devil's Lake Group Camp to the East Bluff Trail/Ice Age Trail, as it connects with the Balanced Rock Tail, Potholes Trail, and CCC Trail. The entire trail is inside some thick hardwood forests, and looks up at the immense boulder field on the north side of the trail.

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