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DNR details day use opportunities at new Lake Vermilion State Park
So, you want to visit the new Lake Vermiion State Park.
The DNR has opened up the new Lake Vermilion Park lands for limited day use this fall and winter. Additional information on the park can be …
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DNR details day use opportunities at new Lake Vermilion State Park
So, you want to visit the new Lake Vermiion State Park.
The DNR has opened up the new Lake Vermilion Park lands for limited day use this fall and winter. Additional information on the park can be found at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park in Soudan.
Day Use Areas
Two day-use areas within Lake Vermilion State Park are now open for public use—one by land and one by the water.
By Land
The Alaska Shaft trail (originating from Soudan Underground Mine State Park) is now open for hiking into the new Lake Vermilion State Park site. The 2.4 mile hiking loop includes a spur on the northeast corner that ends in a beautiful overlook into the rolling terrain of Minnesota’s newest state park. Visit the Soudan Underground Mine SP headquarters or visitor center for a map.
By Water
A boat-up picnic area is now open in the northeast corner of the park in Armstrong Bay. By water, look for an old boathouse and the classic brown-and-gold Lake Vermilion State Park sign. The area has a fire ring, picnic tables and portable toilet.
Hunting Opportunities
Lake Vermilion State Park will be open for firearm deer hunting by permit this fall. Fifty permits were made available for a special hunt between Nov. 6 and Nov. 14. Applications were due Sept. 9.
Winter Trail Opportunities
DNR Parks and Trails staff are planning temporary snowmobile and winter hiking/snowshoeing trails for the 2010-2011 winter season. Watch the DNR website for maps of these opportunities, which will be available in early November.
See www.mndnr.gov/vermilion
