- Elevation, modelled
- 407 m
- Nearest byway
- Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway8.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:13local time
- Coordinates
- 45.7649, -94.7750
Birch Lakes State Forest is a nature reserve in Minnesota, at a modelled 407 m. The nearest named place is Lake Sylvia Wayside, a park 1.5 miles away. Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway passes 8.7 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Operated by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- 8.7 mi off the Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway
- 20.2 mi off the Great River RoadNational
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
Parks: 51
- Lake Sylvia Wayside: 1.5 mi
- St Rosa Park: 3.9 mi
- Sauk River Park: 6.2 mi
- Jaycee Park: 6.5 mi
- Utility Plant Park: 6.5 mi
Museums: 5
- Melrose Area Museum: 6.6 mi
- Todd County Museum: 15.0 mi
- Christie House Museum: 15.1 mi
- Charles A Weyerhaeuser Museum: 22.7 mi
- Minnesota Fishing Museum: 24.3 mi
Peaks: 2
- Eagle Mountain: 6.3 mi
- The Mound: 6.8 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Big Spunk Lake Rest Stop: 17.9 mi
- Middle Spunk Rest Stop: 18.1 mi
Beaches: 2
- Avon Beach: 18.7 mi
- Saint John's Beach: 22.5 mi
Artworks: 2
- Clock: 19.5 mi
- Giant Crow Statue: 24.9 mi
Attractions: 2
- Saint John's Pottery Studio: 22.3 mi
- Maple Sugar Shack: 23.1 mi
Historic sites: 1
- Stone Gate: 22.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:23 | 18:52 | 19:32 |
| June solstice | 05:30 | 20:27 | 21:13 |
| September equinox | 07:07 | 18:39 | 19:19 |
| December solstice | 07:58 | 15:48 | 16:38 |
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 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 42 | 56 | 67 | 70 | 68 | 59 | 45 | 30 | 17 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Melrose, 6 mi away.
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