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Minneopa State Park

Leaf color:

25-50%
Flower color:

50-75%
Grass color:

50-75%
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Where to go: Take the Hiking Club trail through the prairie and you are sure to see beautiful blazing star and golden rod in bloom. The big blue stem and indian grasses are going to seed and are showing their color.

What you'll see: Tree color at Minneopa has started to increase over the last few days. Areas around the waterfall and minnesota river valley are best.

Also of interest: Highway 68 passes by the park and is the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway. When the colors start changing this is a very nice drive.

Last updated: October 2, 2013 

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Getting there

54497 Gadwall Road
Mankato, MN 56001


5 miles west of Mankato on State Highway 68 and U.S. Highway 169.

Contact

Phone: 507-389-5464


Email: minneopa.statepark@state.mn.us


Best time to contact the park:

Minneopa State Park is open year round 8am-10pm. Office hours vary. If park staff is not available please leave a message. Self registration is located outside the park office.