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  • Sandstone, Minnesota

    Wolf Creek Falls

    3.8
    1.63 mi / 180 ft gain
    Just off of Highway 35 near Sandstone, Minnesota, Banning State Park provides several areas to explore including the Kettle River, Historic Sandstone Quarry, and my favorite - Wolf Creek Falls. While the Kettle River is a popular attraction for hikers as well as kayakers, the scenic hike to Wolf...
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  • Askov, Minnesota

    Hike the Quarry Loop Trail

    5.0
    2.4 mi / 40 ft gain
    The Quarry Loop is an easy hike in Banning State Park, which draws its name from the abandoned sandstone quarry you pass along the way. The trail's rival attraction is the whitewater of the Kettle River, visible as you hike, including the Blueberry Slide, Mother's Delight, and Dragon's Tooth rapi...
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  • Hinckley, Minnesota

    Bike the Paved Trail in St. Croix State Park

    5.5 mi
    Getting There:The entrance to St. Croix State Park is located 15 miles east of Hinckley, Minnesota on Highway 48. It is another 5 miles to the Park Office.The Paved Bicycle Path:The path is 5.5 miles long one-way and runs from the campground to Lake Clayton Beach Picnic Area. Be sure to stop at...
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  • Grantsburg, Wisconsin

    Explore Crex Meadows

    5.0
    The Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is part of Wisconsin’s scenic Indianhead Country - located just north of Grantsburg. It’s 30,000 acres make it one of the largest wildlife areas in the state. Over 270 species of birds, 86 butterflies, and 720 different plant species call Crex Meadows home. Various ...
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  • Wahkon, Minnesota

    Mile Lacs Lake Loop from Father Hennepin State Park Campgroung

    2.01 mi / 98 ft gain
    Mile Lacs Lake Loop from Father Hennepin State Park Campgroung is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Isle, Minnesota.
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  • Siren, Wisconsin

    Hike the Gandy Dancer Trail

    5.0
    While visiting the charming Northwoods town of Siren, I detoured for a hike on the Gandy Dancer Trail segment.   This trail was constructed to connect townships using old railroad beds.   Even the name honors the rhythmic, synchronized efforts of the workers in their rail nailing dance.   In tota...
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  • Taylors Falls, Minnesota

    River Trail Loop

    4.0
    4.32 mi / 285 ft gain
    Wild River State Park, located about 55 miles northeast of Minneapolis, is a fantastic getaway and caters to a wide-variety of visitors. If you have an afternoon and are looking for an easy hike through a variety of natural environments, take The River Trail north, then follow the Old Lodging Tra...
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  • Onamia, Minnesota

    Hike the Minnesota Hiking Club Trail in Mille Lacs Kathio

    3.2 mi
    Tucked away in the trees next to the popular Lake Mille Lacs and roughly 90 minutes from Minneapolis, MN, lies Mille Lacs Kathio State Park. Of great importance to the Native American tribes that originally inhabited the area, this park is a wooded oasis from the big city. With 35 miles of wood...
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  • Taylors Falls, Minnesota

    Explore Interstate State Park

    4.3
    3 mi
    Situated on top of a series of craggy bluffs, Interstate State Park is a small park that offers amazing views of the St. Croix River gorge. With a pine forest ecosystem usually only found a hundred miles north of the park, the lichen encrusted rocks and spring wildflowers offer the Northwoods exp...
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  • Dresser, Wisconsin

    Summit Rock, River Bluff and Echo Canyon Loop

    1.29 mi / 269 ft gain
    Summit Rock, River Bluff and Echo Canyon Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Dresser, Wisconsin.
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  • Dresser, Wisconsin

    Hike the Osceola Bedrock Glades Loop

    2.2 mi / 59 ft gain
    Just a short hike to the waterfall, this is a great spot to pull off on your way to the Park with many other trails to spend a whole day on if you wish to stay off the beaten path.  Getting there:  Going North through Osceola on HWY 35 Turn left on River Rd (county Rd S) For 1 mile. There is a sm...
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  • Osceola, Wisconsin

    Explore Cascade Falls

    5.0
    Cascade Falls is a must-stop if you are passing through Osceola, Wisconsin. The falls can be accessed on Cascade Street (Highway 35) near 1st Avenue in downtown Osceola. You will see a sign for the Falls at the deck by Chief Osceola. Continue down the 135 steps that lead from this platform down t...
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Camping and Lodging in Hinckley

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Guides, Insights and Stories from Hinckley

5 Of The Best Beginner Backpacking Trips In Minnesota

5 Of The Best Beginner Backpacking Trips In Minnesota

Joe Whitson

You must visit these 4 places on a Minnesota road trip!

You must visit these 4 places on a Minnesota road trip!

Lee Vue

5 Scenic Fall Hikes along Minnesota's North Shore

5 Scenic Fall Hikes along Minnesota's North Shore

Allison Herreid

6 Reasons to Visit Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Wilderness

6 Reasons to Visit Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Wilderness

Megan Wind

Where Nature Roams Free: The Boundary Waters

Where Nature Roams Free: The Boundary Waters

Zach Leon