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John A. Latsch State Park
Highway 61Winona, MN 55987
About
This 450 acre day use park offers a picnic area, vault toilet, hand pump water and a scenic overlook 500 feet above the Mississippi River. Adjacent to Whitman Dam, John A. Latsch State Park features a half-mile trail of 592 steps leading to the top of Mt. Charity.
Rates
No vehicle permit required for this park. Day use only. No overnight stays or camping allowed.
Reviews
Based on 31 reviews
I sat this one out but hubby made the climb to the top. He said the 598 steps to the top was pretty difficult but the view is worth the climb
But its definitely a one and done park.
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Ginnie A,
September 26, 2021
I am surprised this is even considered a state park considering the only thing here is one “trail”. I wouldn’t even call it a trail as it is 585 steps that go up the bluff to the top and end at an...
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BVELock,
July 26, 2021
585 stairs + heart beating out of my chest + several breaks to catch my breath + sunshine = a great view of the river. Take your time, rest if you need to and enjoy this one of a kind park. **Park...
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ppack4,
May 24, 2021
There were a lot of stairs and we had to stop to catch our breath a couple of times, but it was absolutely worth it. I can't imagine climbing those steps in the middle of the summer, but with the...
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Momof4Girls23,
October 12, 2020
Took two kids under 5. As long as your kids listen and stay close it was okay. We counted 588 steps. Other reviews are accurate also.
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zachary140,
September 5, 2020