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Trailhead Parking – He Mni Can / Barn Bluff loop from Red Wing

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Trailhead Parking – He Mni Can / Barn Bluff loop from Red Wing

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Trailhead Parking – He Mni Can / Barn Bluff loop from Red Wing

01:40

6.08km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.78 km

Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

There is a much bigger parking area now then when I was here years ago. They are also starting a new trail going to the east from here, not sure …

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2.59 km

One of the interesting features of the Barn Bluff area is the staircases that Kiwannis built. This one has donors names on each step, some with a K in a circle indicating they are Kiwannis members I'm guessing.

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2.99 km

He Mni Can / Barn Bluff

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views, first time hiking here in the summer, a lot of leaf cover which kept it feeling cool, but also cut down on being able to see a long …

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3.07 km

North Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This segment used to be very treacherous, and then was closed for at least a few years. I haven't hiked it for probably 12 years, but now there are rope …

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4.16 km

Gustavus Adolphus Carlson lime kiln

Highlight • Monument

The kiln was used for the transformation of He Mni Can-Barn Bluff’s raw limestone into commercial lime, quick lime or unslaked lime for use in mortar and plaster. Wood was …

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4.18 km

Man-made cave

Highlight • Cave

Not sure what was stored in this cave, but it was definitely man made and has some cool stone work. Lots of cold breezes flowing out of it.

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6.08 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.22 km

2.03 km

1.49 km

350 m

Surfaces

2.28 km

1.33 km

1.18 km

940 m

350 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

31°C

19°C

10 %

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Trailhead Parking – He Mni Can / Barn Bluff loop from Red Wing

Trailhead Parking

Kiwanis Stairway

He Mni Can / Barn Bluff

North Trail

Gustavus Adolphus Carlson lime kiln

Man-made cave

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