State Forests
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Winter Recreation
Cross-country skiing The rolling hills and river valleys of the Brandt Pines Recreational Trail System, located at 26001 Gile Road, offer 9 miles of groomed and tracked trials for both traditional and skate skiing. (No bikes allowed during the…
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Horseback Riding
The Trade River Equestrian Trail System [PDF] consists of 40 miles of maintained and marked trails that wind through a variety of terrains and different forest types. They are located on the southern half of the Governor Knowles State Forest in…
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Hiking
Governor Knowles State Forest has a total of 40 miles of hiking trails that stretch the wild and scenic St. Croix River Valley. This trail system is split into two segments. The north segment is 23 miles long and the south segment is 17 miles…
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Canoeing and Kayaking the St. Croix River
Governor Knowles State Forest lies adjacent to the St. Croix River, part of the National Scenic Riverway system. Thousands of water enthusiasts flock to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway each year, taking advantage of its beauty and resources…
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Camping
Campgrounds St. Croix Family Campground Located 0.25 miles east of the beautiful St. Croix River, on State Highway 70, this facility offers 30 rustic campsites, some with electrical hook-up. Enhance your stay by taking a stroll on the St.…
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History
Established in 1970 as the St. Croix River State Forest, the forest was re-designated the Governor Knowles State Forest in 1981 to recognize former Gov. Warren P. Knowles for his administration's progress in conservation. Warren P. Knowles was…
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Recreation
Biking Biking Camping Camping Canoeing, kayaking and boating Canoeing, kayaking and boating Hiking Hiking Horseback riding Horseback riding
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Management and Business
Annual Property Implementation Plans Implementation plans are posted every year in March and contain:
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Maps
Campground maps Area map Campgrounds Trade River Horse Campground Hiking and skiing trails North trails map