Minnesota
Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Point of Interest
This historic iron mine offers the only underground mine tour in Minnesota, dropping visitors nearly half a mile down into the earth via a rickety 1920s cage elevator. The hour-long tour explores the 27th level of the mine, where temperatures stay a constant 50°F year-round. Above ground, the park has interpretive trails through the headframe complex and mining equipment displays.
The mine tours run Memorial Day through Labor Day, with limited fall weekend tours. Tours fill up fast on summer weekends, so reserve ahead. The park sits on the edge of the Superior National Forest, making it a solid stop when running trails in the Ely area.
Minnesota's deepest underground mine tour
Place Details
| Type | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Street address | 1379 Stuntz Bay Rd, Soudan, MN 55782 Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 1440 ft |
| Nearest town | Soudan, Minnesota |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $12.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes |
| Best season | May-October |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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