Minnesota Valley State Trail
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area - Gifford Lake Unit, Scott County, MN
Out-and-back trail in Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area - Gifford Lake Unit, Scott County, MN. Mountain biking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 7 mi (11.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 66 ft (20 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr
- High point
- 768 ft (234 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Minnesota Valley State Trail
How long is Minnesota Valley State Trail?
Minnesota Valley State Trail is 7 mi (11.3 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr. It climbs 66 ft (20 m) in total, up to a high point of 768 ft (234 m).
How hard is Minnesota Valley State Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Minnesota Valley State Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (75% under trees).
What can you do on Minnesota Valley State Trail?
Best for Mountain biking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with bikes, horses.
Is this a good week for Minnesota Valley State Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Minnesota Valley State Trail
- State Trail Access Trail Scott County · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Jab's Dike Trail Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Carver Creek Loop Trail Carver County · Easy · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Johnson Slough Trail Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area - Carver Rapids Unit · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Rapids Lake Trail Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Snake Trail Carver County · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Chaska Lake Trail Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.7 km)
- North Hunter Lot Trail Spur Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
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