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A pleasant hike through forest to the Straight River.


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Miles

0.7

KM

Point to Point

1,015' 310 m

High

989' 302 m

Low

15' 5 m

Up

26' 8 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

The trails at the River Bend Nature Center are open from 6am to 10pm every day. There are no required fees or permits. Trails in the park north of the railroad tracks are used for Nordic skiing in the winter months and are closed to hikers. Snowmobiles are allowed on Dairy Lane and the Teepee Tonka and Rabbit Trails in the winter.

Need to Know

The main parking area is near the Trailside Center at the end of Rustad Road. The nearest parking is at a pull-out on Rustad Road just south of Upper Pond.

Description

This is one of the 10 miles of trails that wind throughout the River Bend Nature Center on both sides of the Straight River. From its junction with the Teepee Tonka Trail, the Rabbit Trail uses a tunnel to pass under the railroad tracks and then goes through lowland forest to its end at a junction with Dairy Lane very near to where a bridge crosses the Straight River. Combined with other trails here, it's very pleasant hike and one that provides access to amazing fall colors in October.

Contacts

Land Manager: River Bend Nature Center

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BK Hope

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#7

in Faribault

#489

in Minnesota

#43,800

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On the Rabbit Trail during fall colors.
Dec 12, 2023 near Faribault, MN
On the Rabbit Trail in June.
Dec 12, 2023 near Faribault, MN
The Straight River from the bridge near the south end of the Rabbit Trail.
Dec 12, 2023 near Faribault, MN
Passing under the railroad tracks on the Rabbit Trail.
Dec 12, 2023 near Faribault, MN

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