Hikes in Minnesota

Chimney Rock

, Minnesota

Monday, May 18th, 2020

The tall sandstone column called Chimney Rock

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.2 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

North and South Overlooks

Great River Bluffs State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.75 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

King's Bluff Hiking Club Trail

Great River Bluffs State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Wildflowers and green bluffs to the west of the trail

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

High Peak Trail Loop

Glacial Lakes State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, November 7th, 2018

The grassy, glacier-carved hills in the distance

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.2 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Lester River Falls

Lester Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

The waterfall as viewed from the edge of the Lester River

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Park Point

Park Point Recreation Area, Minnesota

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

You can see Duluth in the distance while along the shore of the point

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	5 miles roundtrip
Time	3 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Oberg Mountain

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Thursday, August 30th, 2018

I assure you, the view here is amazing on a clear day

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.3 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

LaVeaux Mountain

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

This boulder provides a great spot to sit and enjoy the view of the Superior National Forest

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Moose Viewing Trail

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Thursday, August 9th, 2018

The small lake beneath the observation platform is quite pretty

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.75 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Caribou Rock Trail to Rose Falls

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Wednesday, August 8th, 2018

This hike is filled with overlooks of secluded lakes

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Hard
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	7 miles roundtrip
Time	5 hours
Terrain	Strenuous climbing
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Chik-Wauk Nature Trail

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Tuesday, August 7th, 2018

The view from the Moose Pond Overlook is spectacular

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.35 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Honeymoon Bluff

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Monday, August 6th, 2018

Just one of the views from Honeymoon Bluff

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Magnetic Rock

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Thursday, August 2nd, 2018

This rock was clearly the inspiration for the opening scene of 2001: A Space Odyssey

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Eagle Mountain (Minnesota State Highpoint)

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Wednesday, August 1st, 2018

Many mistake the hill in the distance for Eagle Mountain, but it's actually an unnamed peak just east of your destination

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Hard
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	7 miles roundtrip
Time	4 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Lowry Nature Center Trails

Carver Park Reserve, Minnesota

Thursday, January 4th, 2018

The bright sun shines over a frozen Crosby Lake

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.8 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Overlook and Carver's Cave Loop

Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, Minnesota

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018

You can't beat this view of Downtown St. Paul

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.8 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Red Lake Beach and Old Marina Trails

Big Bog State Recreation Area, Minnesota

Sunday, December 31st, 2017

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Old Caribou Camp and Marsh Vista Trail Loop

Big Bog State Recreation Area, Minnesota

Sunday, December 31st, 2017

The viewing platform on the Marsh Vista Trail gives you this lush scene

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.5 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Railroad and River Trail Loop

Interstate State Park, Minnesota

Saturday, December 30th, 2017

The view of the St. Croix River from an overlook on the River Trail

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.2 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Fifth Falls Loop

Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, December 28th, 2017

Viewing the frozen waterfall from the trail

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Carlton Trail

Jay Cooke State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, December 27th, 2017

The rugged landscape surrounding the St. Louis River

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Gooseberry Falls Accessible Route

Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, December 27th, 2017

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Indian Mounds and Overlook Loop

Indian Mounds Regional Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, December 26th, 2017

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Battle Creek Loop

Battle Creek Regional Park, Minnesota

Thursday, December 21st, 2017

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.1 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Riverside Trail

William O'Brien State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, December 7th, 2017

The view of the St. Croix River between the trees

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.6 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Westwood Lake Loop

Westwood Hills Nature Center, Minnesota

Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

The reflection of the sky in Westwood Lake

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Empire Lake All Season Loop

Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

The view from the overlook of Empire Lake

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.9 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hiking Club Trail to Prairie Overlook

William O'Brien State Park, Minnesota

Friday, December 1st, 2017

The stunning fall colors viewed from the Prairie Overlook

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	6.3 miles roundtrip
Time	3 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Voyageur Trek Loop

Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, November 29th, 2017

The view of Jensen Lake from the boardwalk

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	5 miles roundtrip
Time	2.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Minnregs Lake Loop

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Minnesota

Tuesday, November 28th, 2017

The restored prairie is the best part of this hike

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Oxbow and Heron Trail Loop

Elm Creek Park Reserve, Minnesota

Friday, November 24th, 2017

You'll see mossy logs bridging the creek throughout this hike

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.1 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Red Top Loop

McCarthy Beach State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	5 miles roundtrip
Time	2.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Big Hole Hiking Club Loop

McCarthy Beach State Park, Minnesota

Monday, November 13th, 2017

The natural beauty of Pickerel Lake is amazing even on a cloudy day

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Bog Walk Hiking Club Trail

Lake Bemidji State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

The lake view at the end of the bog walk

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Old Logging Trail

Lake Bemidji State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, November 8th, 2017

You can see evidence of logging on this trail

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Two Rivers Loop

St. Croix State Park, Minnesota

Monday, November 6th, 2017

Just one of the many pretty river views along the trail

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	5.5 miles roundtrip
Time	2.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Norberg Lake Hiking Club Loop

Bear Head Lake State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, October 25th, 2017

Friendly pines line the shores of Bear Head Lake

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Lookout Mountain

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Monday, October 23rd, 2017

As the highest point around, the views on Lookout Mountain are sweeping

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	2.2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Chase Point Hiking Club Loop

Scenic State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, October 19th, 2017

Just one of the lake views you'll see on this hike

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.6 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Lake Erin Loop

Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota

Monday, October 16th, 2017

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.6 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Lost Forty Loop

Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota

Thursday, October 12th, 2017

The trees here are so tall you can't fit them in your photos

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.7 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Hiking Trail Loop

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Minnesota

Wednesday, October 11th, 2017

Algae blooms on the top of this small lake amidst the forest

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Hard
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	5.5 miles roundtrip
Time	2.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Continental Divide Trail Hiking Club Loop

Savanna Portage State Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

The best view in the park: the Continental Divide overlook

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	5.5 miles roundtrip
Time	2.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hiking Club Loop

Crow Wing State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, October 4th, 2017

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Rice Lake Trail and Twin Lakes Loop

Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017

Beautiful fall colors on one of the Twin Lakes

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.75 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Remote Lake Loop

Savanna Portage State Forest, Minnesota

Monday, October 2nd, 2017

Just one of the secluded lakes you'll see on this journey

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	5.3 miles roundtrip
Time	2.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Wolf Lake Trail

Savanna Portage State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

A pine covered island in the middle of Wolf Lake

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	4.6 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Bog Boardwalk and Lake Shumway Loop Trail

Savanna Portage State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

This is the perfect hike to watch the sunset over Lake Shumway

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hidden Falls and Hiking Club Loop

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

The small Hidden Falls trickles over the rocky ledge

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hiking Club Loop

Temperance River State Park, Minnesota

Monday, September 18th, 2017

The bridge over the torrential Temperance River

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.6 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hidden Falls

Hidden Falls Regional Park, Minnesota

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

Someone actually thinks this counts as a waterfall

Rating	★☆☆☆☆(1/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hiking Club and Prairie Loop

Wild River State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

The St. Croix River lives up to its Wild and Scenic River federal designation

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	5.5 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Goldenrod Trail Loop

Anderson Lakes Park Reserve, Minnesota

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

Looking at the trail lined with goldenrods

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Independence Lake Regional Trail Loop

Baker Park Reserve, Minnesota

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

The most scenic bench in the park overlooking a lake

Rating	★★☆☆☆(2/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	6.2 miles roundtrip
Time	3 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hyland Lake Loop

Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Minnesota

Tuesday, September 12th, 2017

A lost Barbie doll basks on a secret grill on Hyland Lake

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

North Meadow Trail

Oxbow Park, Minnesota

Monday, September 11th, 2017

A flower filled meadow awaits you after an uphill climb

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Pope Point and Hiking Club Loop

Father Hennepin State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, August 31st, 2017

Peeking through the forest at the stormy waters of Mille Lacs Lake

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hiking Club Loop

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, August 31st, 2017

One lone tree across the meadow changing colors for fall

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hiking Club Loop

Schoolcraft State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

Although Mississippi River is much narrower in this part of Minnesota, it is still beautiful

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Wetlands Trail Loop

Crosby Farm Regional Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, August 29th, 2017

Tall cattails and algae blooms in the marsh

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Mystery Cave Geology Tour

Forestville-Mystery Cave State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

The otherworldly geology found deep within Mystery Cave

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Big Spring Trail

Forestville-Mystery Cave State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

The cold, clear waters of South Branch Root River reflecting the afternoon sun.

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	4 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hiking Club Loop

Forestville-Mystery Cave State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

Late afternoon sun over the South Branch Root River

Rating	★☆☆☆☆(1/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Historic Forestville Loop

Forestville-Mystery Cave State Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

See these historic buildings from the 19th Century in Forestville State Park

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	5 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Bison Enclosure Loop

Minneopa State Park, Minnesota

Monday, August 14th, 2017

Overlooking the bison enclosure from near Seppmann Mill

Rating	★☆☆☆☆(1/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	5 miles roundtrip
Time	2.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Waterfalls Area

Minneopa State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, August 9th, 2017

The larger of the two waterfalls at Minneopa State Park

Rating	★★☆☆☆(2/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.2 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Quaking Bog

Theodore Wirth Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Rice Creek Loop

Rice Creek North Regional Trail, Minnesota

Thursday, August 3rd, 2017

Tall grass and scattered trees comprise the landscape here

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Wolf Creek Falls and Quarry Loop

Banning State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

You too can eat lunch with this view of Wolf Creek Falls!

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	4 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Shovel Point and Superior Shore

Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, July 27th, 2017

The marvellous cliffs along Lake Superior

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.5 miles roundtrip
Time	45 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Aiton Heights Fire Tower

Itasca State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

The smoky wilderness of Itasca State Park from the top of the fire tower

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Mississippi Headwaters

Itasca State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

Looking out on Lake Itasca from the Headwaters of the Mississippi River

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Upper and Lower Bluff Trail Loop

Frontenac State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, July 20th, 2017

Overlooking the bluffs of the Mississippi River

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	4 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Deer Valley Loop

Afton State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

The winding trail in the woods of Afton State Park

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	5.5 miles roundtrip
Time	2.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Pike Island Loop

Fort Snelling State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, July 13th, 2017

One of the many giant trees with fun nooks

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Middle Falls Loop

Grand Portage State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

The reward for your adventure through the woods: Middle Falls

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	4.5 miles roundtrip
Time	3 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

High Falls and Two Step Falls

Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	4.5 miles roundtrip
Time	2.5 hours
Terrain	Strenuous climbing
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

High Falls Trail

Grand Portage State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

The main event: High Falls at Grand Portage State Park

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Elmer L. Andersen Trail

Tony Schmidt Regional Park, Minnesota

Monday, July 10th, 2017

Afternoon sun shining over the landscape

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Long Meadow Lake Loop

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota

Thursday, July 6th, 2017

A glimpse of the dense, green forest located within the center of a major metropolitan area

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	9 miles roundtrip
Time	4 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Grimm Farm and Lakes Loop

Carver Park Reserve, Minnesota

Wednesday, June 14th, 2017

Looking across Lundsten Lake in Carver Park Reserve

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	7 miles roundtrip
Time	3 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Uncas Dunes

Sand Dunes State Forest, Minnesota

Wednesday, June 14th, 2017

The sandy trail and pine forest of Uncas Dunes

Rating	★★☆☆☆(2/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Mount Tom and Equestrian Loop

Sibley State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, June 14th, 2017

The prairie in the forest in Sibley State Park

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	7 miles roundtrip
Time	4 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Mount Tom

Sibley State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, June 14th, 2017

The observation tower on top of Mount Tom.

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.5 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Goose Lake to Dog Park Loop

Elm Creek Park Reserve, Minnesota

Wednesday, June 7th, 2017

The grasslands of Elm Creek Park Reserve on a sunny day in March.

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	4 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Ski Hill Loop

Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Minnesota

Monday, June 5th, 2017

The beautiful waters at Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Bjorkland Trail

Lake Maria State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, December 22nd, 2016

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Mound Trail to Burr Oak Trail and Lower Cliffline Trail

Blue Mounds State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, December 15th, 2016

The cliffs of Blue Mound from the Lower Cliffline Trail

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	4.2 miles roundtrip
Time	3 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Carlton Peak

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Wednesday, December 14th, 2016

The endless blue of Lake Superior from the top of the Carlton Peak

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Strenuous climbing
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Glacial Potholes

Interstate State Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, December 13th, 2016

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Big Bog Boardwalk

Big Bog State Recreation Area, Minnesota

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Mic Mac Lake

Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.5 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	No
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No