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Itasca State Park

Mississippi Headwaters Loop

Demo
Distance
1.1 mi
Duration
30 min
Elevation
40 ft
Difficulty
easy
Surface: boardwalkShape: loopWheelchair accessibleConditions: dryRanger report2 hours ago
Heading NNE Online 82%GPS ±5 m
Elevation profile
+40 ft gain
Turn-by-turn preview
State trail data2 hours ago
  1. Head north from parking on Falls Loop
    0.1 mi
    01
  2. Bear right at the Middle Falls junction
    0.4 mi
    02
  3. Turn left onto the Gorge overlook spur
    0.7 mi
    03
  4. Rejoin the main loop past the cedar grove
    1.2 mi
    04
  5. Arrive at Upper Falls viewpoint
    1.1 mi
    05

Accessible-route preference is respected when your Settings enable it.

Field conditions
Ranger + sensors12 min ago
  • Trail surfacedry
  • River crossingPassable, mid-calf
  • BugsModerate — bring spray
  • Trailhead parking58% full
Sync history
  • Location fix (±5 m)Just now
  • Conditions synced from ranger2 min ago
  • Offline pack refresh18 min ago
  • Weather feed1 hr ago

Background sync pauses in low-data mode.

SOS & emergency

In the field, dial 911. This prototype cannot call for help.

Coord: 47.1387° N, -91.4667° W · accuracy ±5 m

Safety reminder
  • · Carry a paper backup map for the North Shore.
  • · Cell coverage disappears in river gorges.
  • · Tell someone your route and return time.
  • · Turn on low-power GPS to extend battery.