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Hike Trail

Minnesota River Bluff Trail

3.6 (5 Ratings)
Trail circling a bison enclosure and paralleling the Minnesota River.
3.3
mi
Distance
92
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
State Park, so pass is required ($5/day), but also gives you access to the falls nearby.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.33mi
Distance
92ft
Elevation Gain
20ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
930ft
High Point
837ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail circles around the bison range and along the Minnesota River. It provides a great overlook of the river valley and leads you to the Seppmann Mill. The trail is mostly flat and gives a good impression of the prairie and bison range. The terrain is not too serious but can be very uneven and rocky/muddy/sandy in some spots. The cars that drive through have to give you respect for hiking around the enclosure.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Ben Cavett