ミネソタの絶景の山頂・トップ12

Mount Gilboa is recognized as the highest named “point of natural land” in Hennepin County, standing 1,017 feet above sea level. It is located at 44.84023, -93.36716, within the Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington, Minnesota. The highest “surveyed elevation” in Hennepin County is slightly higher, at 1,130 feet above sea level. This point lies at 44.91980, -93.45980, in a suburban neighborhood of Hopkins, situated south of Highway 7 and between Woodhill Road and Interstate 494. Mount Gilboa is a glacial moraine, formed by an accumulation of unconsolidated glacial debris, known as till, transported and deposited by ancient glaciers during the last Ice Age. While it is likely that the indigenous peoples of this area originally named the hill, the present name, Mount Gilboa, appears to have been given by early settlers. These settlers named it after Mount Gilboa, a mountain range in Israel mentioned in the Old Testament. Today, Mount Gilboa is best known for its ski slope and attracts 'high pointers' as well as hikers who are interested in hill climbing. The trail to the top of Mount Gilboa, which is included on a komoot ready-made route, is seasonally closed for the skiing season.

Great bridge, part of my memories of hiking here every year.

I love this big climb up the stairs and then into ladders. Would much rather climb it then descend it, so I usually park by the Nature Store, then you just hut across the road and up you go.

The top of Oberberg Mountain indeed provides multiple spectacular views of Lake Superior, Oberg Lake, and the surrounding forests. However, as it happens, the only view at the specific location of this highlight is of a beautiful wooded forest trail. I have included several photos of the trail at this location. I have also created a new highlight with an excellent view of Oberg Lake in the distance. I have named that highlight View of Oberg Lake from Oberg Mountain.

The stone fireplace at the top of Day Hill is a popular spot for hikers and runners in the park. There is some mystery around who actually built the fireplace, but the theory is that it is built by a Duluth businessman.

Chimney Rock Footbridge is a historical bridge designed by N. Averill and built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It crosses Middle Fork Whitewater River.

There is a great view of the park from here overlooking the bluffs and valleys of this clifftop overlook. It is a short but moderately difficult hike that is within the ability of most people. It is about .2 miles uphill with many steps to the overlook. There are other trails in the area or you can simply turn back. The viewpoint is accessible from the gift store parking lot and just cross the road to start.

This overlook is probably the most popular location in He Mni Can / Barn Bluff. And for good reason, as it offers a great view from the top of the bluff over the Mississippi River.