Near River View Trail (Osceola Loop)
Going counter-clockwise on the Chisago Loop.
Near River View Trail (Osceola Loop)
A basalt outcrop along the Chisago Loop.
Near River View Trail (Osceola Loop)
Staring on the loop under fall color.
Near River View Trail (Osceola Loop)
A cascade near the trail.
Near River View Trail (Osceola Loop)
Along the Osceola Loop through fall color.

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River View Trail (Osceola Loop)

4.0 (1 Rating)
A nice forest trail past a cascading creek to a few views of the St. Croix River.
2.2
mi
Distance
28
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.22mi
Distance
28ft
Elevation Gain
28ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
838ft
High Point
799ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail is administered by the National Park Service within the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. It is an elongated loop through a pine, oak, and maple forest. It's best features are access to cascades in a spring-fed creek that flows down into the St. Croix River, a few views of the river itself, and a vibrant display of Fall color in October. It can also be snowshoed in winter if there is sufficient snow.

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Contributors
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