Douglas State Trail

The Douglas State Trail is a short, out-and-back route in Minnesota, about 0.6 miles long, with a total climb of about 46 feet. The trail starts near 1,056 feet and peaks at about 1,072 feet, with the steepest stretch right at the beginning, a grade of about 2 percent. The climb is front-loaded, and the trail drops back to the starting point over the course of the round trip. The nearest town is Hallmark Terrace, about 3.3 miles away. The trail works well as a short outing for cross-country skiers in winter, when the surrounding months typically bring snow days. At a nearby weather station, typical average highs run about 23°F in January and 27°F in February, with lows around 3°F and 6°F. The warmer months are also an option. Typical averages from the same station show June highs around 78°F and September highs around 72°F, though September is still a wet month with about 10 wet days. Nearby, the River Trail offers hiking about 5.7 miles away, and the South Fork Zumbro River and Bear Creek are paddling options within about 10 miles. Willow Creek Reservoir Loop is a hike roughly 9 miles off.