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  3. …Southeast Minnesota
  4. …Caledonia
  5. Beaver Creek Valley State Park
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“A switchback-style trail loop to a scenic overlook of the state park. ”

Anthony Job
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0.4

Miles

0.7

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Loop

1,033' 315 m

High

842' 257 m

Low

190' 58 m

Up

178' 54 m

Down

16%

Avg Grade (9°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Swimming · Views

Description

This is a really nice trail with a semi-steep grade. This trail will bring you to the top of the hill with a very scenic overlook of Beaver Creek Valley State Park and the surrounding valley.

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Land Manager: Minnesota DNR - Beaver Creek Valley State Park

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in Beaver Creek Valley State Park

#19019

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#4

in Beaver Creek Valley St…

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Scenic overlook of the state park and valley.
Jul 31, 2017 near Caledonia, MN
View of trail with the top in sight
Jul 31, 2017 near Caledonia, MN
Trail headed down the hill
Jul 31, 2017 near Caledonia, MN
Creek crossing
Jul 31, 2017 near Caledonia, MN

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