Hiking Minnesota by Mary Jo Mosher & Kristine Mosher

Author:Mary Jo Mosher & Kristine Mosher
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781493035724
Publisher: Falcon Guides

24 SCENIC STATE PARK

This is a relaxing hike through a marsh and out onto a needle-cushioned path among aromatic pines. Here blue water and picturesque panoramic views merge. This area is the former home of a huge glacier that left the long, shapely esker that now divides Coon and Sandwick Lakes. It’s also home of the osprey, a large raptor whose nest of twigs looms in the upper branches of the tallest trees.

Start: From the information center

Distance: 2.9-mile loop

Approximate hiking time: 1.5 hours

Difficulty rating: Moderate due to a mix of hilly terrain with wide, flat trails

Trail surface: Dirt, grass, and pine needle–covered trails

Lay of the land: Marsh and pine-forested esker jutting out between two lakes

Other trail users: Hikers only

Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted

Land status: State park

Nearest town: Bigfork, MN

Fees/permits: State park vehicle permit required. Daily or yearly permits available at the park office. Camping fees are separate.

Schedule: Open year-round

Maps: USGS maps: Coon Lake, MN

Trail contacts: Scenic State Park, Bigfork, MN; (218) 743-3362; Department of Natural Resources, St. Paul, MN; (651) 296-6157 or (888) 646-6367 (only in MN); www.dnr.state.mn.us/parks

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