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Trail circling a bison enclosure and paralleling the Minnesota River.


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3.4

Miles

5.4

KM

Point to Point

918' 280 m

High

833' 254 m

Low

115' 35 m

Up

46' 14 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Unknown

State Park, so pass is required ($5/day), but also gives you access to the falls nearby.

Need to Know

There is a restroom at the Mill.

Description

This trail circles around the bison range and along the Minnesota River. It provides a great overlook of the river valley and leads you to the Seppmann Mill. The trail is mostly flat and gives a good impression of the prairie and bison range. The terrain is not too serious but can be very uneven and rocky/muddy/sandy in some spots. The cars that drive through have to give you respect for hiking around the enclosure.

Flora & Fauna

Where else will you see 100% purebred bison in Minnesota? Also, there are deer and prairie plants.

Contacts

Shared By:

Ben Cavett

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  3.6 from 5 votes

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#264

in Minnesota

#24,085

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Jun 22, 2022
BK Hope
Jul 5, 2020
Chad Winterfeldt
I hiked the full loop around the bison enclosure with Teo. Hot and muggy. Woods on the north side very buggy. Easy cruise, despite the heat. — 1h 15m
May 23, 2020
Jason Molesky
4mi
Jul 15, 2019
Connor Sandry
mill was okay, but the view on the meadow was better 0.2mi
Jul 13, 2019
Saranya Subramanian
3.4mi
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