I am glad somebody came in and updated this page. Perhaps some more photos, and a short description of the trail, (elevation gain, landmarks - so you don't get lost, etc.) This site still needs some padding.
I'm not sure what you mean. The mosquito is the state bird of Minnesota, that's true. There are wolves, moose, and black bear in the North Woods, but only the bears might give you trouble.
Wow. Only bears might give you trouble. Not from the northwoods are you? Bull moose in mating season are animals to avoid!!! As for the terrain, I meant that good boots are a requirement, especially in the spring when snow and snowmelt can cause problems. Hope this clears up your difficulties understanding me.
Not from the north woods but spend a lot of time there. Good point on bull moose but I've always been able to avoid moose encounters. In some black bear situations, the bear is seeking you out.
Anyway, I agree fully about the "joys" of spring thaw.
I was just allowed to adopt this SP page. I made massive changes to the page, including adding a lot more photos, a better description of the route, correct driving directions, and actual photo(s) of the peak (as the previous profile photo was of a different hill!). I hope people will generally appreciate the effort put into making this a worthy State Highpoint page on SP.
It might be worth noting that Eagle Mt. is the northern most HP in the lower 48. Also the Superior National Forest where it is located is the largest National Forest in the lower 48.
TimMcCabe32 - May 28, 2002 1:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentHad some great information but pictures are worth a thousand words. Once you get pics it will be a great page.
hgrapid - Apr 8, 2004 10:24 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI am glad somebody came in and updated this page. Perhaps some more photos, and a short description of the trail, (elevation gain, landmarks - so you don't get lost, etc.) This site still needs some padding.
BobSmith - Aug 22, 2004 2:26 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentThe page needs more photographs. But good information here for this important regional peak.
Eagle looks, from the Topozone map, that it might have some cliffs. Does it?
Ilafan - Apr 3, 2005 5:40 pm - Voted 8/10
Untitled CommentYou should mention the difficulties of MN's highpoint (bugs, terrain, possible animal encounters).
Arthur Digbee - May 6, 2007 2:41 pm - Voted 10/10
Difficulties?I'm not sure what you mean. The mosquito is the state bird of Minnesota, that's true. There are wolves, moose, and black bear in the North Woods, but only the bears might give you trouble.
Terrain ???
Ilafan - Mar 20, 2008 6:31 pm - Voted 8/10
Re: Difficulties?Wow. Only bears might give you trouble. Not from the northwoods are you? Bull moose in mating season are animals to avoid!!! As for the terrain, I meant that good boots are a requirement, especially in the spring when snow and snowmelt can cause problems. Hope this clears up your difficulties understanding me.
Arthur Digbee - Mar 21, 2008 8:00 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Difficulties?Not from the north woods but spend a lot of time there. Good point on bull moose but I've always been able to avoid moose encounters. In some black bear situations, the bear is seeking you out.
Anyway, I agree fully about the "joys" of spring thaw.
2skinners - Jan 13, 2006 9:19 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page!!
Redwic - May 4, 2016 1:19 am - Hasn't voted
New Page OwnerI was just allowed to adopt this SP page. I made massive changes to the page, including adding a lot more photos, a better description of the route, correct driving directions, and actual photo(s) of the peak (as the previous profile photo was of a different hill!). I hope people will generally appreciate the effort put into making this a worthy State Highpoint page on SP.
jdzaharia - May 5, 2016 10:47 am - Voted 10/10
Re: New Page OwnerMuch appreciated!
EastKing - May 4, 2016 10:50 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice job fixing this page up!This is a great fix!
Redwic - May 5, 2016 10:16 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice job fixing this page up!Thanks. Much appreciated.
Bark Eater - May 9, 2016 8:18 am - Voted 10/10
Nice job!Nice updates. Thanks for taking over the page and keeping SummitPost healthy!
vanman798 - Jul 20, 2020 3:30 pm - Hasn't voted
Northern Most HPIt might be worth noting that Eagle Mt. is the northern most HP in the lower 48. Also the Superior National Forest where it is located is the largest National Forest in the lower 48.