The Sioux–Hustler Trail is a 35miles hiking trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northeastern Minnesota. The trail is approximately an hour's drive from Ely, Minnesota, along the Echo Trail. The trail, which is primitive and not well maintained,[1] runs from the Little Indian Sioux River through relatively untouched country[2] to Hustler Lake, which is at an altitude of 1302feet.[3]
Distance: | 35 miles round trip | |
Surface: | Native material with uneven tread and exposed roots and rocks | |
Width: | 18" tread, 64" clearance | |
Terrain: | Varied, with hills, exposed ledge rock, wetland areas, a beaver pond, and stream crossings | |
Remarks: | Be prepared with maps, compass, food, water and shelter. Let someone know your plans. This trail is minimally maintained. A permit is required to enter the BWCA Wilderness. Leave No Trace. |