Beginning at the picnic area, this hike passes along the north side of the East Bay of Bear Head Lake, at one point ascending a narrow ridge between the bay and Norberg Lake. From the ridge there are views of the two lakes through the trees. After a short walk along a park road, the hike continues through a lovely stand of red and white pines that hugs the north shore of Norberg Lake. This is a perfect spot to rest, listen to the music the wind plays on the pines, and watch how it ruffles the surface of the lake. Beyond the lake, the hike makes its way back to the picnic area through a forest of white birch and aspen, with scattered red and white pines.
MILES DESCRIPTION
0.0 From the parking lot hike east on a wide hiking and skiing trail.
0.2 Trail intersection beginning the circuit portion of this hike; leave the wide trail and bear right on the narrow trail.
0.9 Trail intersection; continue straight ahead passing the trail on the left. From here the trail ascends a ridge separating Norberg and Bear Head lakes.
1.1 Intersection with a dirt road to the Primitive Group Camp to the right. Turn left and walk along the road.
1.2 Road intersection; bear left, continuing to walk along the road, passing road on right leading to parking area for Backpack Camping sites on Becky and Blueberry lakes.
1.6 Trail intersection; turn left off the road onto the hiking trail. This section of the trail is pleasant as it passes through a stand of tall red pines along the north shore of Norberg Lake.
1.7 Trail intersection; continue straight ahead passing a trail to the right which leads to a parking lot on County Road 128 in 325 feet. By starting from this parking lot, it is possible to complete a short 1.1 mile hike around Norberg Lake.
1.8 Trail intersection; continue straight passing the trail on the left which leads in 0.2 mile to the trail earlier hiked between East Bay and Norberg Lake. Use this cutoff trail to complete the
1.1 mile loop of Norberg Lake.
2.4 Trail intersection; turn left passing the trail which continues straight ahead. In 45 feet, turn left again at the intersection with the wide hiking and skiing trail.
2.8 Trail intersection completing the circuit portion of this hike; bear right to return to the trailhead.
3.0 Trailhead.
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