Inspiration Peak, Mountain summit in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
Inspiration Peak rises 310 feet above the surrounding plains, reaching an elevation of 1,727 feet above sea level in central Minnesota.
The Alexandria Moraine formed this peak during the Wadena and Des Moines lobes of the Wisconsonian glaciation period, shaping the current landscape.
Minnesota writer Sinclair Lewis documented the view from Inspiration Peak, noting the presence of fifty lakes scattered across fields and pastures.
A quarter-mile hiking trail leads visitors from the paved parking lot to the summit, with benches placed along the path for resting.
The peak combines two distinct ecosystems, featuring oak forests on lower slopes and prairie plants such as pasqueflower and blazing star at higher elevations.
Location: Otter Tail County
GPS coordinates: 46.13624,-95.57376
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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