- Elevation, modelled
- 471 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Inspiration Peak533 m · 0.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Otter Trail Scenic Byway0.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:18local time
- Coordinates
- 46.1373, -95.5781
Inspiration Peak State Wayside is a park in Minnesota, at a modelled 471 m. Inspiration Peak stands 533 m to the east-southeast, 0.2 miles off. Otter Trail Scenic Byway passes 0.3 miles off. 4 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Inspiration Peak State Wayside. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspiration Peak | ESE 110° | 533 m | 0.2 mi |
| Black Peak | NE 40° | 519 m | 11.5 mi |
- 0.3 mi off the Otter Trail Scenic Byway
- 16.5 mi off the Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Inspiration Peak · 1 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
- Stich WPA: 0.9 mi
- Tuel WPA: 1.0 mi
- Inspiration Wildlife Management Area: 2.4 mi
- Nycklemoe Wildlife Management Area: 6.2 mi
- Jensen Memorial Wildlife Management Area: 7.3 mi
Parks: 55
- CIty park: 8.7 mi
- Nyberg Sculpture Park: 9.0 mi
- Chippewa County Park: 9.8 mi
- Lake Adley Park: 11.7 mi
- Brandon Playground: 11.8 mi
Museums: 17
- Diesel & Gas Engines Building: 16.2 mi
- Gas Engine Building: 16.2 mi
- Wheelock Building: 16.2 mi
- Hunting Heritage & Washerwoman Display: 16.2 mi
- Memorial Building: 16.2 mi
Beaches: 5
- Chippewa Park Beach - Devils Lake: 9.7 mi
- Sandy Beach: 11.3 mi
- Battle Lake Public Beach: 12.8 mi
- Lake Le Homme Dieu Beach: 19.5 mi
- Pebble Lake Swimming Beach: 23.2 mi
Rest areas: 5
- Battle Lake Wayside Rest: 12.3 mi
- Hansel Lake Rest Area: 16.5 mi
- Otter Tail Rest Area: 18.4 mi
- Lake Latoka Rest Area: 19.5 mi
- Burgen Lake Rest Area: 23.6 mi
Peaks: 4
- Inspiration Peak: 0.2 mi
- Black Peak: 11.5 mi
- Tower Hill: 19.7 mi
- Lookout Mountain: 22.2 mi
Historic sites: 3
- Big Ole statue: 19.6 mi
- Runestone Replica: 22.9 mi
- Broken Down Dam: 23.8 mi
Gardens: 1
- Parkers Prairie Community Garden: 11.8 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Pomme de Terre: 18.8 mi
Attractions: 1
- Corn Maze: 22.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:26 | 18:55 | 19:35 |
| June solstice | 05:32 | 20:32 | 21:18 |
| September equinox | 07:10 | 18:42 | 19:22 |
| December solstice | 08:03 | 15:49 | 16:40 |
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 | 8 | 13 | 26 | 41 | 55 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 59 | 45 | 29 | 15 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Ottertail, 19 mi away.
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