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Centennial Lakes
Edina, Minnesota
1.45 mi
/ 223 ft gain
Centennial Lakes is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Edina, Minnesota.
Bloomington Ferry Trail
Minneapolis, Minnesota
5.0
16.94 mi
/ 814 ft gain
Bloomington Ferry Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Wood Lake Nature Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1.94 mi
/ 180 ft gain
Wood Lake Nature Center is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lake Normandale Loop Trail
Bloomington, Minnesota
2.1 mi
/ 46 ft gain
Lake Normandale Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Walk the Prairie Loop at Richardson Nature Center
Bloomington, Minnesota
5.0
0.8 mi
/ 70 ft gain
Begin your hike behind the Visitor's Center and follow the path to the left towards the Prairie Loop Trail. The path quickly breaks out of the woods into an open prairie, looping through the tall grasses and burr oaks. The pond with its boardwalk is a great place to see Canada Geese, Tundra Swans, and different ducks - ask at the visitor's center and they may give you seeds to feed the birds. T...
Goose Nest Pond and Turtle Basking Pond via Prairie Loop
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1.84 mi
/ 217 ft gain
Goose Nest Pond and Turtle Basking Pond via Prairie Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Hyland and Bush Lakes Loop Trail
Bloomington, Minnesota
5.52 mi
/ 548 ft gain
Hyland and Bush Lakes Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Exploring the Minnesota Valley NWR
Bloomington, Minnesota
4.0
3.5 mi
It is 3.5 miles long one-way from the visitors center (3815 American Blvd. East 55425) to Cedar Ave. Bridge. Whether because of the foreword thinking early Minnesota legislators or simply because of the inhospitality of nature, most of the riverfront on both the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers throughout the Twin Cities is undeveloped, protected for the survival and enjoyment of people and ani...
Explore the Minnesota River Bottoms
Bloomington, Minnesota
4.3
The "River Bottoms" is an unofficial network of single track, double track and service roads just south of Minneapolis along the Minnesota River flood plane. Flat, fast and easy to navigate, the 11-mile trail system is a popular spot for mountain bikers, trail runners and hikers looking to do long distance hauls in relative solitude.The main trail closely follows the river and winds through div...
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Somerset, Wisconsin
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Close to St. Croix & Kinnikinnic Rivers. Vineyard/winery and hobby farm on-site. Deer, turkey and other wildlife sightings. Pollinato...
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