Inspiration Peak Historical Marker

Beautiful scenic overlook! Hiking the trail - it's a short distance BUT it's quite steep. If you don't do well with inclines I would recommend taking your time and go on a cooler day!

If you love hiking, going up steep trails and fun sightseeing, this is for you. About a 1/4 hike from start to finish.

Great stop for a state wayside area. Nice day use/picnic area with pit toilets. Fun hike up a paved trail to inspiration peak which is one of highest points in Ottertail County. The hike is uphill and slightly difficult and ends at a great view point. You can expect to spend about 1-2 hours here.

Very beautiful view! A short but steep climb up. Bugs were bad so be prepared. We had smoke from wildfires the day we went but still could enjoy the scenery.

Good inspiration!! Also nice spot for a grill out as they provide wood, just need to split it! Park closes at 9pm.

A hike up the hill reveals a view of the countryside that Sinclair Lewis enjoyed many times.

Nice little place to stop if you have the time. Paved trails lead the way up to the top of this ~400 ft hill exposing a small prairie, with a decent 270 degree view over west-central Minnesota. Check it out in late spring/early summer for some beautiful wildflowers.

Hike is no more than a mile up and down, and there is a bathroom and a picnic area at the entrance.

Awesome view. A must see!!

Found this place by accident traveling the back roads. Great place to stop and get a good stretch of the legs. Offers a great view of the surrounding countryside. When you get to the top it talks about being 400 feet above the surrounding area. So, I don’t think that’s from the parking lot. There is a supper club at the bottom where you turn in. Didn’t stop there though.

We always love this little hike! This time was a kinda special, my 7 yr old grandson found a unique key hidden at the top. Very curious about this and wondering if anybody has found it before? Thank you

View was worth the climb though you need to be stable on your feet and take breaks if you need too!

Short but steep paved loop trail in the trees. Benches on the way up if you need a breather. The vista at the top is worth the hike. A paved road leads to the paved parking lot. There are picnic tables should you want to picnic. Nice place!

Great place place to share with friends and family, great view!

Inspiration Peak is a nice trail to the top with 2 benches on the way up to rest if you need and one spot with a rail due to steepness. We are a family of 5 with kids ages 3-9 and we got to the top in 15-20 minutes with everyone walking on their own 😀. There is another trail on the way down that takes you to a picnic area. At the bottom of this trail is a water pump from a well that brings us nice cold water after a few pumps...be sure to try it!

Trail is a little marginal, but the views are excellent.

Terrific park and hike. Beautiful vantagepoint.

This place always has such a beautiful view.

I absolutely love it out here! The climb to the top is so worth it! You can see for what seems like eternity. and then when you come down there is a well to pump with unbelievably cold water from to revamp your system! One of my favorite short hiking places to go in the area!

Beautiful, quick hike.

Quick hike (<10 min) to get to the top to see a beautiful sprawling landscape of many close by towns. Highly recommend you visit in the fall to take in the fall foliage over the endless miles you can see!