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Landmark: Trezona TrailCity: Ely
Country: USA Minnesota
Continent: North America
Trezona Trail, Ely, USA Minnesota, North America
Overview
Trezona Trail sprawls across north edge of Ely Minnesota as a superbly maintained multi-use recreational loop surrounded by lush greenery.
Around scenic Miners Lake a roughly 3.9-mile paved trail stretches pretty far and remains popular year-round for various outdoor activities.
Historic significance and natural beauty surrounding it make this a wildly popular spot for visitors and locals alike in Ely's old town.
Trezona trail gets its moniker from Charles Trezona formerly of Ely a civic stalwart deeply entwined with local mining history.
It follows perimeter of what was once major mining pit now brimming with water namely Miners Lake a starkly transformed landscape reflecting region's tumultuous shift from industrial extraction towards fervent outdoor recreation.
Fully paved loop trails sprawl extensively around here covering roughly 3.9 miles or 6.3 kilometers with barely any elevation gain whatsoever approximately.
Pioneer Mine Complex and trailhead parking lot off Miners Drive both offer signage and info panels at common access points.
Asphalt surface makes it suitable for walkers bikers wheelchairs and strollers.Gentle grades prevail throughout this ADA-compliant wide path.Walking moderately you can complete it in roughly 60–90 minutes.Summer and winter alike trail usage remains consistently high.
In winter it's meticulously groomed for cross-country skiing with skate tracks and classic ski trails laid out quite deliberately.
Snowshoers and walkers are welcome but kindly requested to avoid groomed lanes entirely for everyone's sake obviously.
Miners Lake formed from erstwhile Zenith and Savoy open-pit mines sprawls across southern and eastern parts of the trail quite extensively.
Mineral content has transformed it into a striking turquoise-blue lake and it becomes key attraction on that particular route nowadays.
Patches of northern boreal forest sprawl on north and west sides where trail meanders through mix of white pine and occasional cedar stands.
These areas remain somewhat cooler and pretty heavily shaded providing ample shelter beneath a fairly quiet atmosphere of woods.
Trees give way sporadically along lake shores revealing open vistas during fall when foliage ablaze with color reflects brightly off water.
Wildlife along trail includes white-tailed deer and red fox and beavers often spotted near wetland outlets with loons and ducks.Seasonal songbirds flit about quite energetically.
Sightings of timber wolves have been occasionally reported in surrounding heavily forested areas with interactions being extremely rare.
Ely was built squarely on mining and Trezona Trail now overlays that somewhat obscure legacy of industry very effectively nowadays.
Loop passes several interpretive signs detailing history of local iron ore mining and geological features of Vermilion Range and Ely's evolution from mining town into wilderness tourism hub slowly.
Hikers can view preserved Pioneer Mine headframe and engine house near northwestern portion of trail amidst Ely's booming early twentieth century mining era.
This site once throbbing with economic vitality has been painstakingly restored and now houses Ely Arts & Heritage Center hosting various community events.
Trezona Trail offers multi-season use with walking jogging and biking in summer and groomed skiing in winter.Skiing and snowshoeing are popular winter activities on well-groomed trails.Dogs are allowed on leash throughout year.Sections near town have dim lighting at night but full trail remains unlit.Seasonal portable toilets are available at main trailhead.Visitors should bring own drinking water as no stations are provided.Benches are scattered along trail especially near lake overlooks on south side.Ample parking is available at trailhead by Miners Drive and at Pioneer Mine site.Trezona Trail hosts various local events like 5K community runs and ski races.Local groups such as Ely Nordic Ski Club organize winter ski clinics.Seasonal educational walks are hosted by naturalists and historical societies on trail.Early morning walkers school groups and local families favor trail due to accessibility.
Early morning hours and dusk offer prime chances for spotting wildlife and hiking trails are generally less crowded then.
Fall foliage bursts vibrantly through late September and mid-October turning trails into gaudy corridors ablaze with golds and deep oranges and fiery reds.
Check ski trail grooming reports locally before hitting the slopes in winter months preferably after dark or very early.
Walkers ought stay pretty much on side preserving ski lanes thoroughly for skiers.
Cell service blankets trail though dense wooded areas often suffer spotty reception due largely to heavy tree cover and rugged terrain.
Cyclists ought ride slowly near pedestrian groups and various interpretive stops occasionally.
Trezona Trail loops around combining nature with snippets of local history and offering considerable flexibility for recreation.
Ely's storied past unfolds alongside its fervent present-day dedication to eco-friendly practices and unbridled outdoor exploration opportunities.
Whether you're a casual walker or avid cyclist, trail offers rich heritage and serene scenery just steps from downtown Ely.
Around scenic Miners Lake a roughly 3.9-mile paved trail stretches pretty far and remains popular year-round for various outdoor activities.
Historic significance and natural beauty surrounding it make this a wildly popular spot for visitors and locals alike in Ely's old town.
Trezona trail gets its moniker from Charles Trezona formerly of Ely a civic stalwart deeply entwined with local mining history.
It follows perimeter of what was once major mining pit now brimming with water namely Miners Lake a starkly transformed landscape reflecting region's tumultuous shift from industrial extraction towards fervent outdoor recreation.
Fully paved loop trails sprawl extensively around here covering roughly 3.9 miles or 6.3 kilometers with barely any elevation gain whatsoever approximately.
Pioneer Mine Complex and trailhead parking lot off Miners Drive both offer signage and info panels at common access points.
Asphalt surface makes it suitable for walkers bikers wheelchairs and strollers.Gentle grades prevail throughout this ADA-compliant wide path.Walking moderately you can complete it in roughly 60–90 minutes.Summer and winter alike trail usage remains consistently high.
In winter it's meticulously groomed for cross-country skiing with skate tracks and classic ski trails laid out quite deliberately.
Snowshoers and walkers are welcome but kindly requested to avoid groomed lanes entirely for everyone's sake obviously.
Miners Lake formed from erstwhile Zenith and Savoy open-pit mines sprawls across southern and eastern parts of the trail quite extensively.
Mineral content has transformed it into a striking turquoise-blue lake and it becomes key attraction on that particular route nowadays.
Patches of northern boreal forest sprawl on north and west sides where trail meanders through mix of white pine and occasional cedar stands.
These areas remain somewhat cooler and pretty heavily shaded providing ample shelter beneath a fairly quiet atmosphere of woods.
Trees give way sporadically along lake shores revealing open vistas during fall when foliage ablaze with color reflects brightly off water.
Wildlife along trail includes white-tailed deer and red fox and beavers often spotted near wetland outlets with loons and ducks.Seasonal songbirds flit about quite energetically.
Sightings of timber wolves have been occasionally reported in surrounding heavily forested areas with interactions being extremely rare.
Ely was built squarely on mining and Trezona Trail now overlays that somewhat obscure legacy of industry very effectively nowadays.
Loop passes several interpretive signs detailing history of local iron ore mining and geological features of Vermilion Range and Ely's evolution from mining town into wilderness tourism hub slowly.
Hikers can view preserved Pioneer Mine headframe and engine house near northwestern portion of trail amidst Ely's booming early twentieth century mining era.
This site once throbbing with economic vitality has been painstakingly restored and now houses Ely Arts & Heritage Center hosting various community events.
Trezona Trail offers multi-season use with walking jogging and biking in summer and groomed skiing in winter.Skiing and snowshoeing are popular winter activities on well-groomed trails.Dogs are allowed on leash throughout year.Sections near town have dim lighting at night but full trail remains unlit.Seasonal portable toilets are available at main trailhead.Visitors should bring own drinking water as no stations are provided.Benches are scattered along trail especially near lake overlooks on south side.Ample parking is available at trailhead by Miners Drive and at Pioneer Mine site.Trezona Trail hosts various local events like 5K community runs and ski races.Local groups such as Ely Nordic Ski Club organize winter ski clinics.Seasonal educational walks are hosted by naturalists and historical societies on trail.Early morning walkers school groups and local families favor trail due to accessibility.
Early morning hours and dusk offer prime chances for spotting wildlife and hiking trails are generally less crowded then.
Fall foliage bursts vibrantly through late September and mid-October turning trails into gaudy corridors ablaze with golds and deep oranges and fiery reds.
Check ski trail grooming reports locally before hitting the slopes in winter months preferably after dark or very early.
Walkers ought stay pretty much on side preserving ski lanes thoroughly for skiers.
Cell service blankets trail though dense wooded areas often suffer spotty reception due largely to heavy tree cover and rugged terrain.
Cyclists ought ride slowly near pedestrian groups and various interpretive stops occasionally.
Trezona Trail loops around combining nature with snippets of local history and offering considerable flexibility for recreation.
Ely's storied past unfolds alongside its fervent present-day dedication to eco-friendly practices and unbridled outdoor exploration opportunities.
Whether you're a casual walker or avid cyclist, trail offers rich heritage and serene scenery just steps from downtown Ely.
