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

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River View Trail (Chisago Loop)

3.0 (1 Rating)
A pleasant hike past basalt outcrops near the St. Croix River.
1.1
mi
Distance
29
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.12mi
Distance
29ft
Elevation Gain
29ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
859ft
High Point
816ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail is administered by the National Park Service within the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. It is a simple loop through a pine, oak, and maple forest and past some basalt outcrops. It is a good introduction to the upland forest in west central Wisconsin and is at its best when illuminated by 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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