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Minnesota
Minnesota Valley State Trail (Louisville Swamp Unit)
5.7 mi
Distance
783 ft
Gain
2h 5m
Time
Conditions: Clear
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Observed 15 h ago
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Clouds, high 74°F / low 58°F, 20% precip — 87/100 for hike
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Minnesota Valley State Trail (Louisville Swamp Unit)
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 783 ft
- Elevation loss
- 783 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
About this trail
The Minnesota Valley State Trail (Louisville Swamp Unit) is a 5.65-mile out-and-back trail in Minnesota managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The route gains 407 feet of elevation over the outbound segment.
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