Preston, Minnesota
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Preston
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Spring Grove, Minnesota
Hike the Beaver Creek Valley Trail
5.06.2 mi / 250 ft gainThis beautiful, green hike takes you along Beaver Creek, as it winds through a lush gorge within the bluffs. Park at the entrance to Beaver Creek Valley State Park, where the park ranger can direct you to the trailhead. Here is a helpful map of the park.Read more -
Saint Charles, Minnesota
Camp at Whitewater State Park
Whitewater State Park is at the cusp of bluff country, straddling the Whitewater River, a small tributary of the Mississippi. Spring and Autumn are the best times to visit. In Spring you'll hit wildflower season when the forest glades in the depths of the valley folds are literally carpeted with ...Read more -
Winona, Minnesota
Hike up to Garvin Heights Overlook
1 miPark on Huff Street on the bridge that divides Lake Winona (we parked in the lot by the Visitor Center). Walk on Huff St. towards the highway (14/61) and turn left on W. Lake Boulevard (be careful here, it’s a busy road). Continue on Lake Blvd. past Cty Rd. 44 . Before the first house on Lake ...Read more -
Minnesota City, Minnesota
Climb Mt. Charity at John A. Latsch State Park
5.01 mi / 500 ft gainJohn A. Latsh State Park is directly off of Hwy. 61 a few miles north of Winona. Begin your hike at the parking lot, following the signs for the Riverview Trail. The hike itself is a short, but steep climb on a series of steps up the side of the Mt. Charity Bluff. Winding through verdant valley f...Read more -
Winona, Minnesota
King's Bluff in Great River Bluffs State Park
4.02.66 mi / 0 ft gainGreat River Bluffs State Park follows a series of impressive bluffs along the Mississippi River just south of Winona. For those of you who think Minnesota is as flat as a pancake (and I'm not saying there aren't places in the state that are), Great River Bluffs will be a surprise. King's and Quee...Read more -
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Hike to La Crosse Ridge
4 mi / 500 ft gainIt is easiest to park your vehicle in the Myrick Park parking lot versus your other options. The great thing about parking in that lot rather than along the road/neighborhoods is there is a trailhead right there (and it's free). You can begin hiking this short little trail, which will lead to and...Read more