Fort Snelling State Park - Snowshoeing
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New Year Eve Candlelight Walk at Fort Snelling State Park
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Fort Snelling Trail
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First Snowshoe of the Year
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Candlelight walk
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New Year Eve Candlelight Walk at Fort Snelling State Park
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Fort Snelling State Park
Connie Kendall
About
Summary
Fort Snelling State Park is located in the Mississippi River Sandplains Landscape Region at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. The park lies just a few miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. A freeway exchange carries hundreds of thousands of cars past the park’s entrance. But once at the trailhead, the hectic pace of modern civilization fades to a quiet peaceful natural setting.
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Distance
20.0 miles
Destination Distance From Downtown
8.2 miles
Difficulty
3 of 5 diamonds
3
Time To Complete
4 hours
Several hours to all day
Seasonality
Winter
Winter
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
Fees Permits
Yes
Vehicle permits are required. Permits are offered for annual or daily prices.
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