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Whitewater State Park Dakota Trails Loop route map
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Whitewater State Park/Minnesota

Whitewater State Park Dakota Trails Loop

Altura, Minnesota

3.9 mi

Distance

1,125 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 49m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Whitewater State Park Dakota Trails Loop is a loop trail in Whitewater State Park, managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in Winona County, Minnesota. It is 3.9 miles long and gains 1,125 feet. The nearest town is Elba, Minnesota, about 2 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:254 ft
Max:343 ft
Gain:343 ft
Loss:343 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 254 ft and 343 ft across 3.9 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.254 ft284 ft313 ft343 ft0.0 mi1.0 mi2.0 mi2.9 mi3.9 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi262 ft
High point1.4 mi343 ft
End3.9 mi262 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Elba, MN · about 2 mi away
County:
Winona County, MN
Jurisdiction:
Whitewater 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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