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Lower Afton Alps

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  2. MN
  3. …Southeast Minnesota
  4. Afton State Park
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“A trail that passes along the base of Afton Alps. ”

Robert Nack
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1.1

Miles

1.8

KM

Point to Point

878' 268 m

High

731' 223 m

Low

235' 72 m

Up

99' 30 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

This trail takes you south along the base of the Afton Alps Ski area. Next you'll slightly climb up through some hardwoods. Then across prairie under restoration before connecting up to the Deer Valley Loop. Head east to get back to the parking area.

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Land Manager: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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Robert Nack
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#2

in Afton State Park

#34

in Minnesota

#2,335

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Trout Brook before it heads into the St. Croix
Jun 29, 2015 near Afton, MN
Bridge over Trout Brook near where it heads into the St. Croix
Jun 29, 2015 near Afton, MN

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