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Backpack Camping Trail

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  2. MN
  3. …Southeast Minnesota
  4. Afton State Park
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Length

0.7 Miles 1.1 Kilometers

88%

Runnable

Elevation

263' 80 m

Ascent

-11' -3 m

Descent

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

990' 302 m

High

738' 225 m

Low

Conditions

Bad / Closed 27 days ago
Closed 27 May History
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“The main trail to access the Backpack Camping area at the park. ”

— Robert Nack
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Overview

Features: Birding — Fall Colors — Wildflowers — Wildlife [Add/Remove]
Dogs: Leashed

Description [Suggest Changes]

From the main trail intersection, head north up some moderate inclines through the trees. About half way the landscape will clear out and you'll join up with a service road. There are trails off to either side for the backpacking campsites. Near the end, the trail levels out and passes by a water fountain.

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Land Manager: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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