The Best Hiking in Bloomington
Looking for the best hiking in Bloomington? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Bloomington. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Bloomington
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bloomington Ferry Trail
5.016.94 mi / 814 ft gainBloomington Ferry Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.Read more -
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Wood Lake Nature Center
1.94 mi / 180 ft gainWood Lake Nature Center is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.Read more -
Bloomington, Minnesota
Lake Normandale Loop Trail
2.1 mi / 46 ft gainLake Normandale Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.Read more -
Bloomington, Minnesota
Walk the Prairie Loop at Richardson Nature Center
5.00.8 mi / 70 ft gainBegin 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...Read more -
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Goose Nest Pond and Turtle Basking Pond via Prairie Loop
1.84 mi / 217 ft gainGoose Nest Pond and Turtle Basking Pond via Prairie Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.Read more -
Bloomington, Minnesota
Hyland and Bush Lakes Loop Trail
5.52 mi / 548 ft gainHyland and Bush Lakes Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.Read more -
Bloomington, Minnesota
Exploring the Minnesota Valley NWR
4.03.5 miIt 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 t...Read more -
Bloomington, Minnesota
Explore the Minnesota River Bottoms
4.3The "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 lon...Read more -
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Goldenrod and Blacklock Trail Loop
1.22 mi / 131 ft gainGoldenrod and Blacklock Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Eden Prairie, Minnesota.Read more -
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Lake Harriet to Minnehaha Falls
12.16 mi / 528 ft gainLake Harriet to Minnehaha Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.Read more -
Burnsville, Minnesota
Terrace Oaks Trail
3.3 mi / 272 ft gainTerrace Oaks Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Burnsville, Minnesota.Read more -
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Lake Nokomis Trail
5.02.55 mi / 102 ft gainLake Nokomis Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Snelling, Minnesota.Read more -
Eagan, Minnesota
Blackhawk Loop
1.47 mi / 108 ft gainBlackhawk Loop is a 1.5 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Eagan, Minnesota.Read more -
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Run the Lake Harriet Loop
5.03 mi / 10 ft gainThis easily accessible loop takes you on a moderate walk around Lake Harriet, a popular recreational site for cyclers, walkers, runners, and families. You can cycle this trail in the clockwise direction, or opt to walk. Be sure to explore the surrounding park and gardens, afterwards!Read more -
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Pike Island Loop
3.83 mi / 144 ft gainPike Island Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Saint Paul, Minnesota.Read more -
Unorganized Territory of Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Hike the Pike Island Loop
4.23.88 mi / 66 ft gainThe Pike Island Loop, located in Fort Snelling State Park, is a beautiful urban hike that circles a lush island at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers in the heart of the Twin Cities. In fact, Dakota leaders who inhabited this land considered the meeting of the rivers to be the...Read more