Foot Hills State Forest | |
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Geography | |
Location | Cass and Hubbard counties, Minnesota, United States |
Coordinates | 46°45′42″N 94°35′30″W / 46.76174°N 94.5916°W |
Elevation | 1,450 feet (440 m) |
Area | 46,896 acres (18,978 ha) |
Administration | |
Established | 1931 |
Governing body | Minnesota DNR (40%); Cass County (25%); Private (35%) |
Website | www |
Ecology | |
WWF Classification | Western Great Lakes Forests |
EPA Classification | Northern Lakes and Forests |
Dominant tree species | Northern hardwoods |
Fauna | Red-shouldered hawk |
The Foot Hills State Forest is a state forest located in Cass and Hubbard counties, Minnesota. The forest is a popular recreation spot due to its proximity to the greater Minneapolis – Saint Paul metropolitan area.