Vermillion Highlands Research Recreation and Wildlife Management Area
Lone Rock Loop
2.7 mi · ▲ 82 ft · 56 min
Lone Rock Loop is a 2.7-mile out-and-back in Vermillion Highlands Research Recreation and Wildlife Management Area near Coates, MN. It is mostly level, with 82 ft of elevation gain. It scores 54/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Lone Rock Loop
2.7 mi · ▲ 82 ft · 56 min
Elevation 883–976 ft
Out & Back · Vermillion Highlands Research Recreation and Wildlife Management Area
Trailhead: Lone Rock Loop · 44.68875, -93.05705
Weather Sep 25: sunrise 7:04 AM · sunset 7:06 PM
Horses allowed on the whole route
- Start on Lone Rock Loop, heading SW.
- 1.3 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 1.3 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.2 mi in (~33 min). Leave by 6:13 PM for the 7:06 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Horses allowed on the whole route
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