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Pipestone National Monument

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Trails in Pipestone National Monument - 4

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0.8 mi 1.3 km #1Circle Trail
Easy Easy
Pipestone, MN
Easy Easy
Pipestone, MN
0.1 mi 0.2 km #2South Quarry Trail - Circle Trail Connector
Easy Easy
Pipestone, MN
Easy Easy
Pipestone, MN
0.1 mi 0.1 km #3Nicollet Marker Spur
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Pipestone, MN
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Pipestone, MN
0.2 mi 0.4 km #4South Quarry Trail
Easy Easy
Pipestone, MN
Easy Easy
Pipestone, MN

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The trail meanders through tallgrass prairie, offering beautiful views.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
Example Pipestone Quarry where you can see the various levels of rock that need to be broken through in order to get to the pipestone.
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Quartzite Cliffs
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
South Quarry Trail as it winds through active quarries in the monument today.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
Winnewissa Falls is formed by Pipestone Creek, which runs through the heart of the monument.
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The rock formation "Old Stone Face" can be seen from the circle trail.
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Lake Hiawatha is formed by Pipestone Creek.  Animals can be seen getting water from here at different times throughout the day.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
Pipestone quarries are actively mined today.  Depending on the day, you may encounter members of the local indian tribes working at their quarry pits.  The pits are not open to the general public.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN
Nicollet's Inscription is a collection of 6 names that were chiseled into the rock by the first US Governement expedition to the quarries in 1838.  They were led by Joseph Nicollet, who led the expedition.
Aug 23, 2023 near Pipestone, MN

Pipestone National Monument Hiking

  • 1 Miles 2 Kilometers of Trail
  • 0 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 1 Intermediate Trail Intermediate Trails
  • 0 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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