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Gigantic Glacial Erratic – Interesting paved climb loop from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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United States
Minnesota
Scott County

Gigantic Glacial Erratic – Interesting paved climb loop from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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(9901)

18,932

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Gigantic Glacial Erratic – Interesting paved climb loop from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

02:02

7.92km

30m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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922 m

Gigantic Glacial Erratic

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a huge glacial erratic which, when viewed from one angle, looks like a Bison, and when viewed from another, looks like a Right Whale.

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3.54 km

Years ago, high water broke the crossing here, and they have yet to replace it. Used to be a nice short loop. The farmstead is one of my favorite places for coming to the swamp.

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5.88 km

Interesting paved climb

Highlight • Trail

The only trail section in all of this unit that is paved. I wonder if it was paved as part of the farmstead?

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7.92 km

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6.97 km

785 m

173 m

Surfaces

7.76 km

173 m

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Saturday 24 October

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