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
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
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
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
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
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
Lake Rebecca, Delano, Minnesota
This is one of my favorite rides in the whole state. The trail is excellent, and the rolling hills and woods are just plain beautiful. You will pass through deep woods, open meadows, and along the shores of a quiet lake. Ther... trails.com
Carver Park Reserve
An easy hike through open meadows, forests, and wetlands with prime wildlife and bird habitat. A Nature Center with many family-oriented activities. Wetlands are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world; a cattail ... 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
Tamarack Nature Trail, Lowry Nature Center / Carver Park...
This trail meanders through all the represented ecosystems of the park?from oak forests to a watery network of lakes and marshes. The many interconnecting loop trails all feeding from the Lowry Nature Center provide for many ... trails.com
Big Rivers Regional Trail
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Crow-hassan Park Reserve, Rogers, Minnesota
A quiet riverside park with overlooks above the Crow River and a sizable Bluestem prairie. Crow?Hassan Park Reserve sits nestled along the meandering Crow River. About a quarter of the park?s 2,600 acres are comprised of roll... trails.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
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
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is located within the urban and suburban areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul. It is a green belt of large marsh areas bordered by office buildings, highways, residential areas, and ... recreation.gov