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Big Pond Loop

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  1. Areas
  2. MN
  3. …Southeast Minnesota
  4. …Northfield
  5. St. Olaf College Natural Lands
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“This route is a nice little loop through restored MN prairie. ”

Martin Patrick
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0.8

Miles

1.3

KM

100%

Runnable

998' 304 m

High

987' 301 m

Low

19' 6 m

Up

21' 6 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

4%

Max Grade (2°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Anyone is welcome to use it, but check wp.stolaf.edu/naturallands/… for info about anything besides recreational use.

Description

A .8 mile trail through land with restored prairie and existing forest. The big pond is great for catching sight of ducks and geese, and there are many bluebird boxes along this trail. The going is fairly flat, but pleasant views make for an enjoyable journey.

Flora & Fauna

Restored Minnesota prairie, ducks, geese, birch trees, bluebird boxes.

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