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2.2 miles
Distance
290 ft
Climb
-274 ft
Descent
963 ft
High Point
18 ft
Altitude change
766 ft
Altitude min
878 ft
Altitude start
896 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,163 ft
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
Deer Valley Loop Details
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Riding AreaAfton State Park
Afton, Minnesota -
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Local Popularity90 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerMinnesota DNR
Steep terrain • Narrow • Packed dirt
Follow an intermittent creek as this narrow foot trail brings you up hills and down ravines. Keep an eye out for wildlife in this wooded habitat. The southernmost trail loop climbs to the top of a bluff and a wide prairie with expansive views.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(44.848040, -92.781100)
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Nearby Trails
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- Connector 2,287 ft
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- Afton Loop 3,875 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Valley Loop
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Where is Deer Valley Loop located?
Deer Valley Loop is located in Afton State Park, Afton, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Afton State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.84804, -92.7811.
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How hard is Deer Valley Loop?
Deer Valley Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Deer Valley Loop?
Deer Valley Loop has 290 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 274 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 766 ft to 963 ft.
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How long is Deer Valley Loop?
Deer Valley Loop is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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