Whitetail Woods Regional Park
About • Location • Activities • Ecology
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This site became Dakota County’s newest park when it opened on September 27, 2014. It is bordered on the east by the Vermillion Highlands Research Recreation and Wildlife Management Area, which is managed by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota DNR. It is bordered on the south by the Vermillion River Wildlife Management Area. There are 10.25 miles of summer hiking trails including a 0.17 mile boardwalk across a wetland. In the winter there are 5.38 miles of snowshoeing/hiking trails. There is no fee to use or park at Dakota County parks. |
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456 acres |
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17100 Station Trail N44 42.086, W93 5.263 |
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Daily, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. |
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No fee |
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Hiking Trails |
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Summer hiking: 10.25 miles total Winter hiking/snowshoeing: 5.38 miles Winter skiing: 6.3 miles |
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No hunting |
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| Ecological Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest Province |
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| Ecological Section | Minnesota & NE Iowa Morainal |
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| Ecological Subsection | Oak Savanna |
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| Land Type Association | Coates Sand Plain |
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Dry Hill Prairie (Southern) |
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Empire Lake |
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Empire Lake |
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Prairie |
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Slideshows |
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| Whitetail Woods Regional Park, 2015 Carey |
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Published on Dec 7, 2014 Cabin 1 Walk through. |
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| Whitetail Woods Regional Park Hikers Review |
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About
Published on Oct 19, 2014 This morning I had a chance to visit the new Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Dakota County Minnesota. The park is located 25 minutes south of Minneapolis off of Interstate 35. The park is designed for the average family to enjoy a day in the park and to get closer to nature. With approximately 10 miles of easy wide dirt paths, they are very well signed, making it almost impossible to get lost. There are two trailheads, first is just past the entrance and the second is in the center of the park next to the lake. The park is very dog and kid friendly. There's a nearby dog park affiliated to the main park, but 50 percent of the visitors meandered with a four-legged friend. As for the children, there is a play area called Fawn Crossing, providing kids a safe place to play. Fawn Crossing has several teepees, water pumps, a sledding hill and sandboxes. For the adventurous camper, the bad news is there are no campsites. However, there are a few beautiful camper cabins that are tucked away in a wonderful pine forest. Make sure you plan ahead, reservations go very quick. Overall it is a great park for day hikes, trail running and for the family. |
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| Whitetail Woods Camper Cabin Virtual Tour DakotaCountyMN |
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Published on Oct 22, 2014 A dense stand of pines surround three year-round primitive camper cabins that offer an overnight experience free of modern intrusions — no television, video games or radio — just peace and quiet among the rustling pines. These cabins are perched above the ground with an accessible entry. Up to six people can stay in each cabin. Phone: 952-891-7000 Reservations for the camper cabin are available beginning Dec. 1 via phone. Website Facebook |
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Other Videos |
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| Whitetail Woods Regional Park Diane Easton |
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Published on Aug 20, 2016 Whitetail Woods Regional Park is a relatively new park located in Dakota County near Farmington, Minnesota. |
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| The Beautiful Whitetail Woods Drivingtacks2 |
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Published on May 27, 2016 If been dreaming of a video like this for a few years. This video contains footage from over 3 seasons, 2013-2015. These are just a few of the amazing things I've experienced while in the deer woods. Music: Mountains will collide - Derek Clegg |
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