The Best Hiking in Minneapolis

St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail and Pillsbury Islands is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Nicollet and Boom Islands is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mississippi Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Diagonal Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Wirth Lake Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Luce Line Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Theodore Wirth Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Mississippi Gorge Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Saint Paul, Minnesota.

This easy and accessible hike takes you to a nice little waterfall within a ravine. From the parking lot, walk over to the River Overlook, then continue along the trail to the falls. The trail will drop you down to the base of the falls, where you can walk behind the curtain of water. The flow is...

This 5 mile roundtrip trail meanders along the Mississippi River bluffs on the west bank and is separate from the paved bike trail. The trail runs from 44th St. to Franklin Ave. Along the trail you will pass through an oak savanna restoration project, hike near the edge of bluffs and pass by the ...

Theodore Wirth MTB Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Golden Valley, Minnesota.

This 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!

Lake Nokomis Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Snelling, Minnesota.

Named after a legendary Native American princess, Minnehaha Creek cascades over a cliff in these dramatic falls just minutes from the downtowns of both Minneapolis and St. Paul. A favorite place for summer picnickers, the falls are beautiful all year long. They are strongest in June after the Spr...

Silverwood Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Columbia Heights, Minnesota.

Minnehaha Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Minneapolis, Minnesota.