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

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United States
Minnesota
Dakota County

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

Easy

4.8

(1005)

18,467

hikers

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

01:35

6.02km

50m

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: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

21 m

Camper cabins at Whitetail Woods

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Look like nice cabins, now up to 5 of them I think. Building with running water toilets and showers.

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2

2.68 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

4.14 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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6.02 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

694 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

367 m

217 m

110 m

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