- Elevation, modelled
- 245 m
- Nearest byway
- Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway0.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:08local time
- Coordinates
- 44.4359, -94.7142
Minnriver Wildlife Management Area is a nature reserve in Minnesota, at a modelled 245 m. The nearest named place is Creek Picnic Area, a picnic site 1.2 miles away. Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway passes 0.5 miles off.
- Operated by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- 0.5 mi off the Minnesota River Valley Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Overlook · 15 mi
- Overlook · 15 mi
- Former Dam Site · 17 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Fort Ridgely State Park: 1.3 mi
- Mack Lake County Park: 4.2 mi
- Fairfax Community Park: 5.7 mi
- Fairfax Wildlife Park: 5.9 mi
- Our Savior's Lutheran Church Memorial: 6.1 mi
Nature reserves
Historic sites: 11
- Fort Ridgely: 1.5 mi
- Harkin Store Historic Site: 6.6 mi
- Milford Monument: 8.1 mi
- Ish Tak Ha Ba Monument: 9.5 mi
- Sleepy Eye Welcomes You: 9.8 mi
Museums: 6
- Harkin Store: 6.6 mi
- Sleepy Eye Depot Museum: 9.5 mi
- Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Museum: 15.1 mi
- Brown County Historical Society & Museum: 15.1 mi
- Renville County Historical Museum: 15.7 mi
Attractions: 6
- Wanda Gag House: 14.9 mi
- Glockenspiel: 14.9 mi
- Kiesling Park & House: 15.0 mi
- German Park: 15.0 mi
- John Lind House: 15.1 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- West Newton: 6.8 mi
- Fernando: 19.5 mi
Artworks: 2
- Art Wall Park: 14.8 mi
- Markplatz Mall Arch: 15.1 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Creek Picnic Area: 1.2 mi
Beaches: 1
- Swimming Beach: 9.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:23 | 18:53 | 19:31 |
| June solstice | 05:35 | 20:23 | 21:08 |
| September equinox | 07:07 | 18:40 | 19:18 |
| December solstice | 07:53 | 15:55 | 16:43 |
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 | 15 | 20 | 33 | 47 | 59 | 69 | 72 | 70 | 63 | 49 | 34 | 21 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — NEW ULM 2 SE, 15 mi away.
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapPrivate beta · Free to join
Take the scenic way to Minnriver Wildlife Management Area.
Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.