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Renner Anderson
November 8, 2025
Hiking
The Sandstone Bluffs Trail in Interstate State Park, Minnesota, is a scenic and challenging one-mile loop well-suited for intermediate and advanced hikers. The trail features steep, rugged terrain, with hundreds of stone and wooden stairs winding through packed dirt and natural surfaces. Following an ancient lava flow, hikers are rewarded with impressive views, including an overlook of the St. Croix River valley and the distinctive sandstone bluffs for which the trail is named. Spring wildflowers and a small, occasional waterfall add seasonal interest, while the geology reveals ancient seabeds layered on basalt rock.
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Distance 1.06 km
Uphill 70 m
Downhill 50 m
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