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IAT - Gandy Dancer-Saint Croix Falls connection

Passes Indian Head Flowage
Inside Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

9.0 mi out & back · 686 ft gain · 1,242 ft high point · Moderate

In Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway · WI · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

This trail extends 9.0 miles out and back in the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, passing Indian Head Flowage.

Elevation

686 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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14.6 mi from the trailhead
Lower St. Croix District
Campground

More hikes nearby

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IAT - Saint Croix Falls Segment
- Passes Indian Head Flowage
- Inside Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
- 2,129 ft of climbing
17.4 mi out & back · 2,129 ft gain · Very hard
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway · Camp 15 mi away

Out: 540 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Indian Head FlowageAlong the way · 0.0 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 9.0 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 686 ft round trip
High point: 1,242 ft
Low point: 775 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 9.0 mi and 686 ft of climbing
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: WI
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 45.4498° N · 92.6484° W

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14.6 mi from the trailhead

Lower St. Croix District

Campground

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Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor
AT&TNo signal
T-MobileLTE · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Mon60°58°Rain
Tue64°47°Rain
Wed54°44°Light Rain
Thu51°37°Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri49°35°Partly Sunny
Sat52°39°Partly Sunny
Sun52°Partly Sunny

Mon: Rain · wind 10 to 20 mph SE

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