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Beaverflow Trail

A nuanced exploration of dynamic wetland terrain, this 4.7-kilometer trail offers quiet passage through ecosystems shaped by beaver activity and the region's intricate waterways. The route is reported to provide opportunities for observing how flooding and dam-building alter the landscape over time, creating ponds, channels, and standing timber in various stages of transformation. Hikers often find the trail suitable for those drawn to ecological study rather than dramatic vistas, though conditions along the corridor can vary with seasonal water levels and the persistence of the animals that give the trail its name.

§ Overview

Beaverflow Trail runs 1.8 miles (2.8 km) with about 286 feet of elevation gain — a moderate hike, with a gentle, rolling grade, about 1 h 30 min on the trail.

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Length
1.8 mi
Elevation gain
286 ft
Difficulty · est.
Moderate
Book time
1 h 36 m
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,952 ftMin 1,880 ftNet gain 286 ft
1,952 ft1,880 ft0 mi0.7 mi1.5 mi2.2 mi2.9 mi
§ Nearby parking

41 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Stream
Red River
0.11 mi off
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Tamarack Cafe
7.9 mi away
Restaurant
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack
2.8 mi away
General store
Inlet Department Store
7.9 mi away
Shelter
8Thlake East Shore Lean-To
3.4 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (7)
Lakes & ponds (20)
Trails (5)
Lean-tos (71)
  • 8Thlake East Shore Lean-To3.4 mi
  • 8Th Lake Island Lean-To3.4 mi
  • Big Island Lean-To 13.4 mi
  • 8Th Lake North Shore3.5 mi
  • Big Island Lean-To 23.5 mi
  • Big Island Lean-To 33.6 mi
  • Seventh Lake Lean-To 34.5 mi
  • Lonesome Bay Lean-To4.6 mi
Primitive campsites (228)
  • Sagamore Lake Tent Site 10.7 mi
  • Scout Point Primitive Tent Site1.6 mi
  • Eighth Lake Campground3.6 mi
  • Golden Beach Campground3.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite4.0 mi
  • Unnamed campsite4.1 mi
  • Seventh Lake Campsite 64.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite4.4 mi
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