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Pike Island Winter Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. MN
  3. …Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. …Minneapolis
  5. Fort Snelling State Park
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“The Pike Island Winter Hiking Trail brings you through the interior of the island. ”

Kevin Killingbeck
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2.9

Miles

4.7

KM

Point to Point

769' 234 m

High

701' 214 m

Low

119' 36 m

Up

148' 45 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Wildlife

This trail is for winter use only when snow covered.

Description

This trail is available for hiking in the winter as an alternative to the Main Loop Trail. Because the Main Loop is only open to cross-country skiing in the winter, this can be a pleasant place to enjoy getting out. Even though this trail is a bit shorter, you can still enjoy the gently rolling terrain.

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Land Manager: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Fort Snelling State Park

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Kevin Killingbeck
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  4.5 from 2 votes

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in Fort Snelling State Park

#120

in Minnesota

#9,165

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The Mississippi and Minnesota River confluence is quite a sight.
Mar 17, 2017 near Mendota…, MN
Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, New Year's Day, 2023.
Jan 2, 2024 near Mendota…, MN
Group of Deer at Fort Snelling
Mar 18, 2018 near Mendota…, MN
Part of the winter trail that runs along the power lines
Mar 18, 2018 near Mendota…, MN
Minnesota River at Wita Tanka (Pike Island), Fort Snelling State Park, Minnesota.
Jul 19, 2019 near Mendota…, MN

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Mar 11, 2018
The Nelmengers
Dec 25, 2016
Kevin Killingbeck
Finished MN State Parks 125 Mile Challenge, also finished the 52 Hike Challenge. 3.7mi — 1h 30m
Dec 24, 2016
Kevin Killingbeck
3.3mi — 1h 00m
Dec 23, 2016
Kevin Killingbeck
3.3mi — 1h 00m
Dec 21, 2016
Kevin Killingbeck
3.3mi — 1h 00m
Dec 20, 2016
Kevin Killingbeck
3.3mi — 2h 00m
Dec 19, 2016
Kevin Killingbeck
3.3mi — 1h 45m

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