3.8 mi
Distance
328 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 18m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Black Dog Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail in Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, in Dakota County, Minnesota. It is 3.8 miles long. It is in or next to Burnsville, Minnesota.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 222 ft |
| High point | 0.2 mi | 224 ft |
| End | 3.8 mi | 222 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service
Source of truth
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Burnsville, MN · in or next to town
- County:
- Dakota County, MN
- Jurisdiction:
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge · US Fish and Wildlife Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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