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Coldwater Spring

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Coldwater Spring

Recommended by 3 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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    Best Hikes to Coldwater Spring

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    1. Minnehaha Falls & Ford Dam loop — Minnehaha Regional Park

    10.6km

    02:49

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    November 13, 2021

    During the construction of nearby Fort Snelling, soldiers camped at Coldwater Spring, making it the first American settlement in Minnesota. By 1825 the construction of the fort was completed and the soldiers moved into the fort. The spring continued to provide water to the fort for many years.

    The property surrounding the spring was added to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area in 2010 with the goal of restoring it to its original oak savanna habitat.

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      Elevation 230 m

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      Location: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

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