About the location
Minnesota has some of the best hiking, parks and trails in the whole country. Wherever you're at, you can explore our incredible parks and trails system and get outside, from nearby state parks to flat trails to scenic overlooks. This guide covers Northern, Western and Southern Minnesota as well as the greater Twin Cities metro area.
Guide Highlights
Hiking Havens
Find the best trails and hikes for your day, or plan a trip around a hike or state park you'd like to visit. All the best are in the guide!
Local Recommendations
Nearby towns, attractions, restaurants and hidden gems are included in each region to help you plan your day or weekend.
Guide Summary
This guide includes a robust set of descriptions and links to different trails and state parks across the entire state of Minnesota. For each region, you'll find multiple hikes with difficulty level, a quick description and a link to how to navigate to it + more details. Over 50 in total, this guide will keep you set for any hike you want to plan in the state.
Featured in this guide
Local food
Photo spots
Hidden Gems
Bike-friendly
Hiking
Walkable
Great for these trips
Solo
Cultural / Historical
Family with kids
Family without kids
Backpacking
Active / Adventure
Weekend Getaway
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Guide Architect
Rachel Enerson
Marketer and writer by day, trip planner by night. National parks, small towns with hidden gems, great coffee shops and off-the-beaten-path adventures are my specialty!
