Gordie Mikkelson Wildlife Management Area
Gordie Mikkelson Wildlife Management Area is a nature reserve in Minnesota, at a modelled elevation of 283 m. Norwegian Hill stands 294 m to the south-southwest, 25 miles off. St. Croix Scenic Byway passes 17 miles off. 6 named summits stand within 25 miles.
What to expect
- Operated by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
How to reach it
- 16.7 mi off the St. Croix Scenic Byway
- 17.7 mi off the Great River Road, National
- 23.9 mi off the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, National
Overlooks nearby
- Log House Landing · 20 mi
- Franconia Landing · 22 mi
- Taylors Falls Wayside Park · 24 mi
- 26th Avenue North Overlook · 26 mi
Named places within 25 miles
- Helen Allison Savanna SNA: 1.7 mi
- Martin-Island-Linwood Park: 2.2 mi
- Boot Lake SNA: 2.4 mi
- Cedar Creek NHA: 3.3 mi
- DNR Natural Area and Lake Access: 4.1 mi
- Above and Beyond: 17.1 mi
- Anoka Kindness Rock Garden: 17.2 mi
- Präst Häst: 17.9 mi
- Spelman Dala: 17.9 mi
- Dala Horse: 18.0 mi
- MS-90 Nike Missile Control Site (historic): 10.8 mi
- MS-90 Nike Missile Launch Site (historic): 11.5 mi
- Veterans Memorial: 12.3 mi
- Anoka County Veteran's Memorial: 13.1 mi
- Richard Keith Sorenson: 17.1 mi
- Amador Heritage Center: 18.9 mi
- North Oaks Farm: 19.3 mi
- Fridley History Center: 20.5 mi
- White Bear Lake Historical Society: 20.7 mi
- Minnesota Historical Society Museum: 20.9 mi
- Swedish Coffee Pot Water Tower: 14.1 mi
- Bowlero: 14.3 mi
- Pumpkin Roundabout: 17.4 mi
- Mound: 19.3 mi
- White Bear Armory: 20.8 mi
- Community Garden: 11.2 mi
- Garden of Remembrance: 13.5 mi
- Community Garden: 13.7 mi
- Lions Coon Creek Park Garden: 15.4 mi
- Blooming Heights: 22.5 mi
- Ojiketa Beach Area: 12.3 mi
- Golden Lake: 16.2 mi
- Rice Street Beach: 17.8 mi
- Ramsey County Beach: 20.3 mi
- Bellaire Beach: 21.9 mi
- Sand Creek Sledding Hill: 14.4 mi
- Peaslee Peak: 21.4 mi
- Seminary Hill: 21.5 mi
- Wild Mountain: 22.0 mi
- Sandstone Point: 22.8 mi
- Forest Lake Rest Area: 9.3 mi
- Goose Creek Rest Area: 17.1 mi
- Dayton Port Rest Area: 19.9 mi
- Elm Creek Rest Area: 24.3 mi
- Buttermilk Falls: 19.8 mi
- Cascade Falls: 21.1 mi
- Griers Falls: 21.2 mi
- Silverbrook Falls: 22.6 mi
- Chipmunk picnic area: 21.0 mi
- Mill Pond Park: 21.2 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 192° | 293.522 m | 24.5 mi |
| Sandstone Point | E 86° | 287 m | 22.8 mi |
| Peaslee Peak | E 92° | 229 m | 21.4 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:17 | 18:46 | 19:25 |
| June solstice | 05:25 | 20:19 | 21:05 |
| September equinox | 07:00 | 18:33 | 19:12 |
| December solstice | 07:50 | 15:44 | 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, 8 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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Day trips start here
- Minneapolis · 28 mi
- Minneapolis/Southeast · 28 mi
- Twin Cities · 29 mi
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