River Trail

Name: River Trail
Rating: 4.0

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1.0 mile 1.7 kilometer point to point
96% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 79' 24 m
Descent: -111' -34 m
High: 799' 243 m
Low: 723' 220 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 21% (12°)

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Trail shared by Kevin Killingbeck

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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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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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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4.0 from 6 votes

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4.0 from 6 votes

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This is an example of the rocky terrain you'll…

The mighty St. Croix River flows through the to…

Enjoy great views of the St. Croix River from o…

Towering cliffs constrain this section of the S…

St. Croix River in winter