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Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro

Hiking in Minnesota: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Minnesota, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 11 trails in 7 regions.

By François Dumaine

Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro · photo from the LGPO trail page

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Which hike should you pick in Minnesota?

The regions in Minnesota

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

Lutsen Mountains

Our hiking picks in Minnesota

Need a first pick?

Our selection of 10 hikes in Minnesota.

  1. 1Lutsen Mountains
  2. 2Minnesota River Mankato to Fort Snelling
  3. 3Cedar Lake Trail
See our Top 10 hikes in Minnesota

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Minnesota?

1 of our 11 trails are rated easy; Minnesota River Valley (1) have the most.

Where can I hike with my dog?

Our trail pages say dogs are allowed on 1 trails and not allowed on 0; for 10, the information is not confirmed. Always check the site manager's rules, especially about leashes.

How do I choose a hiking region?

For the widest choice: Central Lakes (2 trails) and Lake Superior North Shore (2 trails).

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. 1 of our trails are free to enter; parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.