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Viewpoint – Saint Croix River Viewpoint loop from Afton State Park

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Washington County

Viewpoint – Saint Croix River Viewpoint loop from Afton State Park

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(3058)

9,080

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Viewpoint – Saint Croix River Viewpoint loop from Afton State Park

01:55

6.83km

130m

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: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.30 km

Trout Brook Crossing and Picnic Area

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Neat area that they are trying to re-wild the creek. Planting a ton of trees. Neat new hexagon picnic table and bridge with horse crossing in the creek.

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2

2.15 km

Hike-in campsite

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Campsite with a shelter off the hiking trail

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3

3.55 km

Big junction out in the prairie. Pit toilet with a shelter.

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4

4.86 km

Viewpoint

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5

5.72 km

St. Croix River

Highlight • River

Beach on the river. Not too busy even when all the parking lots were mostly full.

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6

6.28 km

Saint Croix River Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy access to a big river view, not too far from the parking lot

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7

6.65 km

Picnic tables with a river view from the top of the bluffs

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B

6.83 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.14 km

1.44 km

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

850 m

454 m

298 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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