Near Dresser Island Levee Trail
Ducks seen through binoculars with sinister looking crosshairs.

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Dresser Island Levee Trail

1.7 (3 Ratings)
A flat wildlife hike.
5.4
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.39mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
425ft
High Point
418ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This tract is part of the Upper Mississippi River Conservation Area. From the parking lot, cross a rocky bridge over Brickhouse Slough. The doubletrack trail is a loop that takes you along the slough going clockwise. On the far side you peregrinate along the Mississippi River. The return leg takes you through a prairie. The trail looks like it should hold water and be muddy for a long time after a rain, but I haven't seen that.
History & Background
Named for Thomas Dresser who owned some land hereabouts once upon a time.

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Contributors
Rick Ihnat