Hiking in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 3 hiking trails in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated October 14, 2026

See the trails in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro

Hiking trails in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro

Walking time

3 trails

Cedar Lake Trail

Dogs: to be confirmed

Lake Nokomis

1 hr walk
4.0 km
Dogs: to be confirmed

Powderhorn Lakes

4 hr walk
15.0 km
Dogs: to be confirmed

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

See the trails

Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

The dog rules are not yet confirmed on our trail pages for this region.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 3 trails in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro?

We list 3.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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