7.2 mi
Distance
1,079 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 52m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Northern River, Trout Brook and Prairie Loop is a loop trail in Afton State Park, managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in Washington County, Minnesota. It is 7.2 miles long and gains 1,079 feet. The nearest town is Afton, Minnesota, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
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 | 259 ft |
| High point | 1.8 mi | 299 ft |
| End | 7.2 mi | 259 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Afton State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Afton, MN · in or next to town
- County:
- Washington County, MN
- Jurisdiction:
- Afton State Park · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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.
Campground Loop
Interpretive Trail Loop
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North River Trail Loop
Deer Valley Loop
Prairie and Deer Valley Loop
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