West River Parkway Trail
Minnesota
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8.0 mi
Distance
172 ft
Gain
Conditions: Clear
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West River Parkway Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 8.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 172 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
West River Parkway Trail is a 16.06-mile out-and-back trail in Minnesota managed by the National Park Service. The route gains 172 feet of elevation.
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