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Where to go: 10/15/2012 will be the final Report for the fall. The Hiking Club trail is a nice way to see prairie and wooded areas of the park. The Overlook, the resting bench, and off site 20e in the campground are the best views.

What you'll see: With the hot dry summer, fall color will be fast and furious, with many of the plant species being a month ahead of normal dormant stage. Some species to look for while hiking are Swamp Milkweed, Butterfly-weed, Purple Coneflower, Common Sunflower, Blazing Star, Golden Rod Bottlebrush, Big/ little Blue stem, Canada Rye and Indian Grass.

Also of interest: This is a great park to visit for an afternoon walk or a picnic!!

Last updated: October 15, 2012 

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Getting there

Physical address
50200 860th Street
Lakefield, MN 56150

Mailing address
c/o Windom Parks and Trails Office
175 Co Rd 26
Windom, MN 56101


From the town of Lakefield, go 4 miles north on Hwy. 86 until you hit the junction of 86 and County Road 24. Then go 5 miles east on County Road 24 to the park.

Contact

Phone: 507-831-2900 ext 221


Email: kilenwoods.statepark@state.mn.us


For information on this park, contact the Windom Parks and Trails office at 507-831-2900, ext. 221.