Gordie Mikkelson Wildlife Management Area
Gordie Mikkelson Wildlife Management Area is a nature reserve in Minnesota, at a modelled elevation of 276 m. Norwegian Hill stands 294 m to the south-southwest, 25 miles off. The nearest named place is Martin-Island-Linwood Park, a park 0.9 miles away. St. Croix Scenic Byway passes 16 miles off. 6 named summits stand within 25 miles.
What to expect
- Operated by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
How to reach it
- 16.3 mi off the St. Croix Scenic Byway
- 18.4 mi off the Great River Road, National
- 24.1 mi off the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, National
Overlooks nearby
- Log House Landing · 19 mi
- Franconia Landing · 20 mi
- Taylors Falls Wayside Park · 22 mi
- 26th Avenue North Overlook · 26 mi
Named places within 25 miles
- Martin-Island-Linwood Park: 0.9 mi
- Boot Lake SNA: 2.4 mi
- Helen Allison Savanna SNA: 3.0 mi
- Cedar Creek NHA: 4.5 mi
- DNR Natural Area and Lake Access: 5.1 mi
- Gordie Mikkelson Wildlife Management Area: 1.3 mi
- Marvin W. Schubring Memorial Wildlife Management Area: 3.4 mi
- Sunrise Unit: 8.7 mi
- Athens Wildlife Management Area: 8.9 mi
- Bethel Wildlife Management Area: 9.3 mi
- Präst Häst: 16.7 mi
- Spelman Dala: 16.7 mi
- Dala Horse: 16.8 mi
- Barb: 16.8 mi
- Wendela: 16.8 mi
- MS-90 Nike Missile Control Site (historic): 12.0 mi
- MS-90 Nike Missile Launch Site (historic): 12.7 mi
- Veterans Memorial: 13.1 mi
- Anoka County Veteran's Memorial: 13.7 mi
- Scandia Veterans Memorial: 16.6 mi
- Amador Heritage Center: 17.9 mi
- North Oaks Farm: 19.1 mi
- National Heritage Art Centre: 19.9 mi
- White Bear Lake Historical Society: 20.3 mi
- Fridley History Center: 20.8 mi
- Swedish Coffee Pot Water Tower: 12.9 mi
- Bowlero: 14.7 mi
- Pumpkin Roundabout: 18.2 mi
- Mound: 18.9 mi
- Franconia Sculpture Gardens: 19.5 mi
- Ojiketa Beach Area: 11.1 mi
- Golden Lake: 16.2 mi
- Rice Street Beach: 18.6 mi
- Ramsey County Beach: 19.8 mi
- Bellaire Beach: 21.4 mi
- Community Garden: 12.4 mi
- Garden of Remembrance: 14.2 mi
- Community Garden: 14.4 mi
- Lions Coon Creek Park Garden: 16.0 mi
- Blooming Heights: 22.7 mi
- Sand Creek Sledding Hill: 15.0 mi
- Peaslee Peak: 20.1 mi
- Wild Mountain: 20.9 mi
- Seminary Hill: 21.5 mi
- Sandstone Point: 21.5 mi
- Buttermilk Falls: 18.6 mi
- Cascade Falls: 19.9 mi
- Griers Falls: 19.9 mi
- Silverbrook Falls: 21.3 mi
- Fairy Falls: 24.8 mi
- Forest Lake Rest Area: 8.4 mi
- Goose Creek Rest Area: 16.8 mi
- Dayton Port Rest Area: 21.0 mi
- Mill Pond Park: 19.9 mi
- Chipmunk picnic area: 21.8 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Gordie Mikkelson Wildlife Management Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Hill | SSW 195° | 293.522 m | 24.7 mi |
| Sandstone Point | E 85° | 287 m | 21.5 mi |
| Peaslee Peak | E 92° | 229 m | 20.1 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:16 | 18:46 | 19:25 |
| June solstice | 05:25 | 20:19 | 21:05 |
| September equinox | 07:00 | 18:33 | 19:12 |
| December solstice | 07:50 | 15:43 | 16:33 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 14 | 19 | 31 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 69 | 61 | 48 | 33 | 20 |
| Precip in | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Cedar, 9 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOpenStreetMap element way/31657145
Day trips start here
- Minneapolis · 28 mi
- Minneapolis/Southeast · 28 mi
- Twin Cities · 29 mi
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