Hiking Trails in Minnesota Guide to
Minnesota Outdoor Activities

Hiking Minnesota Trails is a Great Way
to Enjoy Minnesota State Parks and
National Parks and Forests

Minnesota National Parks and Forests offer great hiking as well. Both the Chippewa National Forest and the Superior National Forest have many miles of trails.

Hiking trails in the Boundary Waters Minnesota Canoe Area Wilderness offer both very challenging and relatively easy routes.

Hiking trails in Minnesota State Parks are well marked and maintained. The more than 1,250 miles of hiking trails in our state parks will take you through dense forests and past rushing waterfalls.

Some of the most scenic state park trails are found in the state parks along the north shore of Lake Superior.

Some Great Hiking Trails in Minnesota

• Border Route Trail
• Superior Hiking Trail
• North Shore and Gunflint Trail
• The Mesabi Trail
• Chippewa National Forest
• Superior National Forest
• Voyageurs National Park
• Minnesota State Park Trails

Hiking Trails in the Twin Cities Area

You can also experience some great hiking trails in Minnesota bluff country, our farming communities and the central lakes areas. The Twin Cities metro area has many hiking trails that offer stunning scenery in a peaceful atmosphere. Here are a couple of hiking suggestions:

• River Road Trail
• Hike the Chain of Lakes
• Mississippi Gorge Trail

One of the best books you'll ever find about hiking in the Twin Cities is 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Twin Cities (60 Hikes - Menasha Ridge)

Extensive List of Minnesota Hiking Trails

Related Pages:

Minnesota Bike Trails

Minnesota ATV Trails

Minnesota Cross Country Ski Trails

Minnesota Water Trails

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