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Simpson Creek Trail Extended Loop — Chippewa National Forest

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Simpson Creek Trail Extended Loop — Chippewa National Forest

Intermediate

Simpson Creek Trail Extended Loop — Chippewa National Forest

02:19

9.05km

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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21 m

Simpson Creek Trailhead

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Simpson Creek was named after Sam Simpson, a successful logger who established many logging camps in the Cut Foot Sioux area between 1907 and 1908. The trail navigates along the …

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1.95 km

Simpson Creek

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Simpson Creek was named after Sam Simpson, a successful logger who established many logging camps in the Cut Foot Sioux area between 1907 and 1908. The creek empties into Cut Foot Sioux Lake, one of Minnesota's innumerable glacial lakes.

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3.69 km

Cut Foot Sioux Lake Overlook

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Cut Foot Sioux Lake is a popular spot for loons, osprey, and eagles. The name "Cut Foot Sioux" is adapted from the Ojibwe name given to the lake, referencing the …

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4.92 km

Simpson Creek Winter Trail

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This trail is listed as a "winter trail" in the National Park Service brochure. It may be flooded in the summer, or it may follow an esker – a raised …

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9.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.14 km

916 m

Surfaces

8.14 km

878 m

< 100 m

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Simpson Creek Trail Extended Loop — Chippewa National Forest

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

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Mountain Bike

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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