Sugar Loaf Bluff — Attraction in Winona

You can do this hike walking from the train station forth and back in two hours if weather permits. Don’t follow Google maps detour to cross the highway since there is now a roundabout with pedestrian crossings. It will save you 30 minutes. Watch where you put your feet in the autumn since leaves cover slippery stones. This is even more important when going downhill. It’s not wheelchair accessible and one has to stay on the trail due to steep slopes.

Finally if you need a picnic there is a Walmart, Subway and Target nearby just before crossing the highway.

View is splendid and totally worth it. I heard and saw half a dozen birds which were sitting on branches nearby.

No toilets and antique store at the foot of the hill was closed so for restrooms you will have to go the stores mentioned above.

Highly recommended and with the museum of Minnesota maritime art it makes a great outing from St Paul with Amtrak. You will remember this day out...

Beautiful hike and moderate intensity! Wear good shoes as it gets pretty rough and rocky. Has a nice elevation incline and a good workout. It was 3/4 of a mile to the top and then lots of small trails to walk around on top of the Bluff. Great views and the fall colors Are about 25% changed as of October 14th. We parked in the parking lot since the realty business was closed for Columbus Day. But there are a few spots to park along the road. No restrooms available. We were the only ones on the trail, but saw a couple people leaving. We went around 7:30 AM. Took us about 20 minutes to reach the top, so round trip was just around an hour since we explored the top...

Sugarloaf Bluff holds a notable place within Minnesota's history. Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River in Winona, Sugarloaf Bluff is a distinctive geological landmark that has captivated locals and visitors alike for many decades. Its unique shape, resembling a sugarloaf cone, stands as a testament to the glaciers that once covered the region and reshaped the landscape. Native American tribes, such as the Dakota and the Winnebago, regarded Sugarloaf Bluff with great significance and used it as a navigational landmark. Over the years, the bluff has evolved into a popular recreational site, offering picturesque views...