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.

Elevation

0 mi883 – 978 ft2.7 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Lone Rock Loop 44.68875, -93.05705
Nearest town Coates, MN

Directions

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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

  1. Start on Lone Rock Loop, heading SW.
  2. 1.3 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  3. 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

Sunrise 7:04 AMSunset 7:06 PM

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

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Good to know

  • Horses allowed on the whole route