- Elevation, modelled
- 413 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Inspiration Peak533 m · 8.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Otter Trail Scenic Byway7.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:18local time
- Coordinates
- 46.0304, -95.6620
Balgaard Wildlife Management Area is a nature reserve in Minnesota, at a modelled 413 m. Inspiration Peak stands 533 m to the north-northeast, 8.4 miles off. The nearest named place is Thornberg Wildlife Management Area, a nature reserve 3.1 miles away. Otter Trail Scenic Byway passes 7.2 miles off. 4 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Operated by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Balgaard Wildlife Management Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspiration Peak | NNE 30° | 533 m | 8.4 mi |
| Black Peak | NE 35° | 519 m | 19.8 mi |
- 7.2 mi off the Otter Trail Scenic Byway
- 15.4 mi off the Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Inspiration Peak · 8 mi
Named places within 25 miles
- Thornberg Wildlife Management Area: 3.1 mi
- Evansville Wildlife Management Area: 3.6 mi
- Odens WPA: 3.7 mi
- Anderson Wildlife Management Area: 5.1 mi
- Satterlie Wildlife Management Area: 5.4 mi
- Chippewa County Park: 4.4 mi
- Brandon Playground: 5.5 mi
- Lion's Park: 5.6 mi
- Inspiration Peak State Wayside: 8.4 mi
- Garfield Park: 10.2 mi
- Grant County Historical Museum: 15.3 mi
- Memorial Building: 15.5 mi
- Diesel & Gas Engines Building: 15.5 mi
- Gas Engine Building: 15.5 mi
- Hunting Heritage & Washerwoman Display: 15.5 mi
- Chippewa Park Beach - Devils Lake: 4.4 mi
- Sandy Beach: 14.0 mi
- Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach: 17.8 mi
- Battle Lake Public Beach: 18.6 mi
- Pebble Lake Swimming Beach: 23.4 mi
- Inspiration Peak: 8.4 mi
- Tower Hill: 12.4 mi
- Lookout Mountain: 14.7 mi
- Black Peak: 19.8 mi
- Hansel Lake Rest Area: 14.3 mi
- Lake Latoka Rest Area: 15.1 mi
- Battle Lake Wayside Rest: 18.0 mi
- Burgen Lake Rest Area: 20.3 mi
- Runestone Replica: 15.2 mi
- Big Ole statue: 16.7 mi
- Broken Down Dam: 25.0 mi
- Pomme de Terre: 14.3 mi
- Corn Maze: 16.0 mi
- Parkers Prairie Community Garden: 17.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:27 | 18:56 | 19:35 |
| June solstice | 05:32 | 20:32 | 21:18 |
| September equinox | 07:10 | 18:43 | 19:22 |
| December solstice | 08:03 | 15:50 | 16:41 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 11 | 15 | 28 | 43 | 56 | 66 | 71 | 69 | 60 | 46 | 30 | 17 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Alexandria Chandler FLD, 17 mi away.
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