State Park · Minnesota, United States
Inspiration Peak State Wayside
Inspiration Peak State Wayside is a state park in Minnesota, United States, established in 1931.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States |
| Established | 1931 |
| Coordinates | 46.1361° N, 95.5738° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Inspiration Peak State Wayside
Inspiration Peak is a glacial feature of the Leaf Hills Moraines and of Otter Tail County in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the second highest peak in Otter Tail County. It is 22 miles (35 km) northwest of Alexandria. The peak rises about 310 feet (94 m) above the surrounding plains, to an elevation of about 1,727 feet (526 m) above sea level. It is the central feature of Inspiration Peak State Wayside, a small recreation area maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, which manages it from nearby Lake Carlos State Park. The wayside has a paved parking lot and a picnic area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Alexandria, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 22 miles northwest of Alexandria |
Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 143.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Inspiration Peak State Wayside?
Inspiration Peak State Wayside is in Minnesota, United States (46.1361° N, 95.5738° W).
When was Inspiration Peak State Wayside established?
Inspiration Peak State Wayside was established in 1931, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Inspiration Peak State Wayside?
The nearest town is Alexandria, Minnesota. about 22 miles northwest of Alexandria.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspiration_Peak — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).