Walter F. Mondale River Trail – Interstate Park Visitor Center loop from Interstate Park

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Walter F. Mondale River Trail – Interstate Park Visitor Center loop from Interstate Park

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Walter F. Mondale River Trail – Interstate Park Visitor Center loop from Interstate Park

02:58

10.7km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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566 m

Walter F. Mondale River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you’re looking for a scenic and adventurous hike along the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin, look no further than the Walter F. Mondale River Trail. This trail follows the …

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1.91 km

Interstate Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Discover the wonders of Interstate Park at the visitor center, where you can learn about the park’s history, geology, and wildlife. Browse the exhibits, shop for souvenirs, and join a …

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2.10 km

Glacial Potholes, Interstate State Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

These glacial potholes were formed about 10 to 11 thousand years ago as the last glacier melted. Sand and gravel caught in the eddies and whirlpools of the water of …

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3.14 km

Western Terminus of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail

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Start your epic journey on the Ice Age Trail at Interstate State Park, where you can see the glacial features that shaped Wisconsin. The western terminus is marked by a …

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4.18 km

Ice Age Trail Interpretive Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Not sure I have ever seen inside this building, as I'm usually here in the late fall or winter

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6.26 km

Lake O' the Dalles Beach

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Beach changing building plus beach. On a day like today it looked nice to jump in.

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6.68 km

View of the St. Croix River Gorge from Summit Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

For a spectacular view of the St. Croix River gorge, head to Summit Rock in Interstate State Park. This short but steep hike takes you to the top of a …

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8.62 km