The Best Hiking in Hastings
Looking for the best hiking in Hastings? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Hastings. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Hastings
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Hastings, Minnesota
Walk to Vermillion Falls
4.52 miBegin in the Old Mills parking lot located on 18th Street E. Head south along the paved trail running parallel to the railroad tracks. This trail is part of a 10-mile loop that leads out of the park and past the banks of the Mississippi. In approximately ½ mile, you’ll cross a long, wooden bridge...Read more -
Hastings, Minnesota
Vermillion River: Old Mill Park to Vermillion Slough
5.62 mi / 420 ft gainVermillion River: Old Mill Park to Vermillion Slough is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hastings, Minnesota.Read more -
Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Hike the Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area Loop
3.83 mi / 110 ft gainGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, the largest intact prairie system located within the Twin Cities, is home to a number of rare plants and animals. The SNA has no marked or maintained trails, but there are a few well-worn footpaths that create an easy-to-follow three mile loop through...Read more -
Hastings, Minnesota
North River Trail Loop
3.98 mi / 456 ft gainNorth River Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Afton, Minnesota.Read more -
Hastings, Minnesota
Deer Valley Loop
3.62 mi / 394 ft gainDeer Valley Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Afton, Minnesota.Read more -
Hastings, Minnesota
South River Loop
3.65 mi / 302 ft gainSouth River Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hastings, Minnesota.Read more -
Hastings, Minnesota
Interpretive Trail Loop
2.44 mi / 266 ft gainInterpretive Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hastings, Minnesota.Read more -
Hastings, Minnesota
Hike the Afton State Park Trail
3.63.5 mi / 740 ft gainThis diverse, 2,702-acre park has trails for both day hikers and backpackers – some with scenic views of the St. Croix River, others which drop into quiet ravines. For the best views of the valley, explore off-trail, where you may find hidden bluffs with panoramic views.The park also offers horse...Read more -
Hastings, Minnesota
Northern River, Trout Brook and Prairie Loop
7.64 mi / 909 ft gainNorthern River, Trout Brook and Prairie Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Afton, Minnesota.Read more -
Woodbury, Minnesota
Edgewater Trail
4.02.35 mi / 62 ft gainEdgewater Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Woodbury, Minnesota.Read more -
Farmington, Minnesota
Empire Lake Loop
3.89 mi / 322 ft gainEmpire Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Empire, Minnesota.Read more -
Woodbury, Minnesota
Carver Lake Park Loop Trail
3.77 mi / 285 ft gainCarver Lake Park Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Woodbury, Minnesota.Read more -
Eagan, Minnesota
Shulze Lake, Discovery and Lebanon Hills Loop
3.95 mi / 548 ft gainShulze Lake, Discovery and Lebanon Hills Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Eagan, Minnesota.Read more -
Eagan, Minnesota
McDonough Lake Loop
0.88 mi / 56 ft gainMcDonough Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Eagan, Minnesota.Read more -
Maplewood, Minnesota
Applewood Park Loop
1.5 mi / 92 ft gainApplewood Park Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Saint Paul, Minnesota.Read more -
Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Miesville Trail
3.96 mi / 492 ft gainMiesville Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Welch, Minnesota.Read more
