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A trail that connects other trails in the Nature Center on the south side of Straight River.


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0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

Point to Point

1,082' 330 m

High

1,018' 310 m

Low

26' 8 m

Up

82' 25 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

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Features Fall Colors · Wildflowers

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 Trail in the winter.

Need to Know

This trail is called the Sumac Trail within the River Bend Nature Center. It is the southern end of the River Bend Trail that starts at Faribault Middle School.

Description

The Sumac Trail starts where Dairy Lane (an old road) intersects with the River Bend Trail. There is an information kiosk here. The Sumac Trail runs due east from here, running almost level on an abandoned railroad grade. At 0.5 miles from the kiosk, the Sumac Trail makes a sharp turn to the north and descends to a junction with the Bluebird Trail. If you continue east past this sharp turn, you'll be on a well used use trail that loops through Nature Conservancy property before returning to a junction with the Bluebird Trail. Hiking, but not bicycles, are permitted on the Nature Conservancy's land.

Contacts

Land Manager: River Bend Nature Center

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BK Hope

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Along the Sumac Trail.
Sep 29, 2024 near Faribault, MN

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