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Lake Carlos State Park

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Where to go: Final Fall Color Report. The last of any color can still be found hiking on the Wetland Overlook Trail and the Long Prairie River Trail where the aspen leaves are still hanging on. Check out the Red Oak trail for oak color and other mixed hardwoods. If you like more open hiking, then head out on the Prairie Pothole trail to see some open overlooks of the prairie and surrounding timber.

What you'll see: The strong winds in the last week has already taken many of the leaves. Most of the maple, ash, and basswood leaves are down now. But many of the oak leaves still remain on.

Also of interest: Check out Inspiration Peak, 20 miles north of Lake Carlos State Park. Seeing the fall colors from the top of the Peak is a breathe taking site.

Last updated: October 17, 2012 

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Getting there

2601 County Road 38 Northeast
Carlos, MN 56319


The park entrance is located 10 miles north of Alexandria on State Highway 29, then 2 miles west on Highway 38.

Contact

Phone: 320-852-7200


Email: lakecarlos.statepark@state.mn.us


Best time to contact the park:

Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.