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Empire Lake – Bridge over wetlands loop from Vermillion Highlands Research Recreation and Wildlife Management Area

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Empire Lake – Bridge over wetlands loop from Vermillion Highlands Research Recreation and Wildlife Management Area

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Empire Lake – Bridge over wetlands loop from Vermillion Highlands Research Recreation and Wildlife Management Area

01:33

5.99km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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49 m

Whitetail Woods Regional Park Pavilion and Trails

Highlight • Rest Area

Whitetail Woods Regional Park is a 456-acre park that features more than 10 miles of summer trails and 5 miles of winter trails for snowshoeing and winter hikes. The park …

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2

1.30 km

Empire Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a very peaceful lake with plenty of dirt trails surrounding it, allowing you to enjoy the sights from all angles. There's also a boardwalk in the area that takes you through the wetland area of the lake.

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3

1.81 km

Bridge over wetlands

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Nice expanded bridge wide enough for multiple wheelchairs to pass each other, with some nice benches

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3.00 km

Empire Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a very peaceful lake with plenty of dirt trails surrounding it, allowing you to enjoy the sights from all angles. There's also a boardwalk in the area that takes you through the wetland area of the lake.

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5.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

3.71 km

1.51 km

601 m

< 100 m

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