How long is Palisade Head?

0.3 miles, out & back, with about 60 feet of elevation gain — roughly 8 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Palisade Head?

It's rated Easy. a short walk to a cliff high above the big lake

Where is Palisade Head?

Palisade Head is in Minnesota. a short walk to a cliff high above the big lake

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Palisade Head

Minnesota

Distance0.3 mi

Est. time~8 min

Elevation gain↗ 60 ft

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Palisade Head is a easy 0.3-mile out & back hike in Minnesota with about 60 ft of elevation gain. a short walk to a cliff high above the big lake.

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