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Kettle Overlook to Big Eddy route map
Difficulty: DifficultOut and Back

Kettle Overlook to Big Eddy

Hinckley, Minnesota

8.1 mi

Distance

955 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 48m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Kettle Overlook to Big Eddy is an out-and-back trail in St. Croix State Park, managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in Pine County, Minnesota. It is 8.1 miles long. The nearest town is Grantsburg, Wisconsin, about 8 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:262 ft
Max:283 ft
Gain:291 ft
Loss:291 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 262 ft and 283 ft across 8.1 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.262 ft269 ft276 ft283 ft0.0 mi2.0 mi4.0 mi6.1 mi8.1 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi266 ft
High point3.7 mi283 ft
End8.1 mi266 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Grantsburg, WI · about 8 mi away
County:
Pine County, MN
Jurisdiction:
St. Croix State Park · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

  • Operator:(320) 280-7880
  • Address:30065 St. Croix Park Road, Hinckley, MN 55037 · MN
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