Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
In addition to the large expanse of concrete across the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Regional Park offers several miles of trails through lowland/ floodplain flora and fauna along the Mississippi?s banks. The trail follows ... trails.com
Snail Lake, Saint Paul, Minnesota
While Vadnais Lake gets top billing, a trail system south of Snail Lake is the notable hiking attraction in this multi-lake region of northeast St. Paul. The primitive marshy area right in the back yard of moderately-priced h... trails.com
Eastman Nature Trail, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Eastman Nature Trail lies at the heart of the Elm Creek Park Reserve, the largest park in the metro area. Each lobe of the trail system showcases the best this park offers. This interpretive trail is a good primer to the dive... trails.com
Rum River North, Saint Francis, Minnesota
One of three county parks along the Rum River, this northern extension lies on the east bank of the river, providing excellent views of the water while passing under a thick canopy of northern hardwoods. The Rum River is one ... trails.com
Mississippi National River And Recreation Area
Established in 1988, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area includes 72 miles of the Mississippi River stretching from the cities of Dayton/Ramsey to south of Hastings. The segment of the river flowing through the... nps.gov
Elm Creek Park Reserve
King of the trails in this book for shear mileage covered, the Elm Creek Trail offers a grand route through mostly unspoiled Minnesota countryside. There are marshes, hardwood forests, lots of meadows, and plenty of room to s... trails.com
Pine Point Park
A small park with a robust hiking trail woven around the Willard Munger State Trail that serves as the backbone of this park. Pine Park is a major trailhead for the Munger Trail. Pine Point Park sits close to the eastern end ... trails.com
Tamarack Nature Ctr
This one square mile patch of nature offers a short, easy hike through a marsh setting, typical of many of the forested regions of central Minnesota. For a compact natural area surrounded by freeways, Tamarack Nature Cent... citysearch.com
Minnehaha Park And Falls
Driving into Minneapolis, you?d never guess that a valuable gem lies hidden deep within the city?s maze of freeways and city streets. Unscathed by surrounding development, Minnehaha Creek winds lazily through the city on its ... trails.com
A Recreational Getaway Within The Twin Cities: Make A Day Of...
There are more than twenty-two lakes within the Twin Cities proper, tens of miles of river flowing through them, and about 200 parks. The park system in each dates back over a century and remains a primary focus in city devel... trails.com
Wolsfeld Woods Scientific And Natural Area
A trail through a dense forest with lots of big trees, featuring the largest sugar maples in the state and other old-growth trees. Hike here in the spring, before the trees shade out the carpet of ephermal, blooming wildflowe... trails.com
Battle Creek Regional Park East
The southern unit offers the best hiking within this multi-unit park. Mature stands of hardwoods, small ponds nestled in among the trees, and winding, paved paths that dip and climb gently through woods and meadows offer hike... trails.com
Rum River Central, Anoka, Minnesota
One of several hiking opportunities along the popular Rum River, this hike follows a major bend in the river and offers a short but scenic hike through central Minnesota river lowlands. This is primarily a horseback riding pa... trails.com
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing. Other spots are excellent for birdwatching, bicycling and hiking. And there are plenty of visito... recreation.gov
A Historical And Cultural Getaway Within The Twin Cities:...
Today Minneapolis and St. Paul are affectionately known as the ?Twin Cities,? but situated, for the most part, on the opposite banks of the Mississippi River, they are anything but the same. Although both cities have a strong... trails.com
Crow-hassen Regional Park, Rogers, Minnesota
One of the biggest prairie restoration projects in the park system, Crow-Hassan features expansive prairies above the slow-moving Crow River. Trails crisscross the meadows and then follow the river for much of its course adja... trails.com