Near Purple Trail
View of the St. Croix from the overlook on the Purple Trail.
Near Purple Trail
On the paved Black Trail (beach access).

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Purple Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
An easy tail through the forest with a viewpoint overlooking the St. Croix River.
1
mi
Distance
52
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFishingRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
A vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas. Admission passes can be purchased online, at individual properties or from DNR service centers. Wisconsin license plates $13/day ($28/year), out-of-state license plates $16/day ($38/year).

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.95mi
Distance
52ft
Elevation Gain
28ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
872ft
High Point
813ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail connects the Yellow Trail, the Green Trail, and the Orange Trail to the park's main picnic area. An overlook along the trail provides a view out over the St. Croix River. It also connects with the Black Trail, which is a short paved trail that goes down to an large, sandy beach along the river.

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