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River Trail

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

1.0 Miles 1.7 Kilometers

96%

Runnable

Elevation

79' 24 m

Ascent

-111' -34 m

Descent

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

799' 243 m

High

723' 220 m

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Unknown
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“A short rocky, up and down trail providing beautiful overlooks of the St. Croix River.”

— Kevin Killingbeck
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Overview

Features: Birding — Fall Colors — River/Creek — Wildflowers — Wildlife
Dogs: Leashed

Description

Starting near the entrance of the glacial potholes area, the River Trail will lead you up on top of the cliffs of the St. Croix River and through the rocky, rolling terrain all while providing amazing overlooks of the river.

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Land Manager: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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in Minnesota

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The mighty St. Croix River flows through the towering cliffs lining its banks.
The mighty St. Croix River flows through the to…
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This is an example of the rocky terrain you'll encounter on River Trail.
This is an example of the rocky terrain you'll…
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Enjoy great views of the St. Croix River from overlooks along the River Trail.
Enjoy great views of the St. Croix River from o…
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Towering cliffs constrain this section of the St. Croix River.
Towering cliffs constrain this section of the S…
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