Climbing
Climb Shingobee Hills!
Climbing high peaks is generally not the top recreational activity on the Chippewa
National Forest. More known for our lakes and northwoods character, the word
"elevation" comes into play more often when talking about the Forest's
tie with the headwaters of the Mississippi!
Just for reference, the Mississippi River begins at nearby Itasca State Park
at an elevation of 1,475. Here it travels north sixty miles into the Forest
before beginning it's journey south to the Gulf of Mexico. The reason for the
northern route? Elevation.
The highest point on the Chippewa National Forest lies just south of Walker,
MN in the Shingobee Hills area….elevation, an inspiring 1631. But it's
nothing to snub your nose at. This was the site of one of the first downhill
ski areas in the state and continues to be a popular year-round recreation area.
Visit in September and enjoy the incredible autumn colors from atop the Shingobee
Hills. It's one of our favorite forest "high points".
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