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Vermillion Highlands: A Research, Recreation and Wildlife Management Area

Vermillion Highlands

Vermillion Highlands is a 2,822-acre research, recreation and wildlife management area adjacent and to the south of UMore Park. The property is jointly managed by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with Dakota County and Empire Township.

Concept Master Planning

The joint management Steering Committee completed the concept master plan for Vermillion Highlands in spring 2010. View the final report and illustrations.

Research, Recreation and Hunting

The Lone Rock Trail is now closed to horseback riding. Conditions permitting, the Lone Rock Trail is open to hiking and cross-country skiing from December 12 through March 31.

Download and print the Lone Rock Trail Day or Annual Trail Use Pass application (18.3 KB PDF)

Learn more about recreation opportunities at Vermillion Highlands.

Information about hunting and trapping is available. Learn more.