Rochester, Minnesota
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Rochester
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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 -
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 -
Stockholm, Wisconsin
Hike to the Top of Maiden Rock Bluff
5.01 mi / 400 ft gainIt's easy to spot Maiden Rock Bluff as you drive along Highway 35: the 400-foot-tall limestone cliff extends for nearly a mile. Getting to the top is also easy. Begin by turning onto County Road E - a twisting, narrow road that leads straight up. Once you're at the top, keep an eye out for Long L...Read more -
Red Wing, Minnesota
Hike Barn Bluff
3.02.05 mi / 340 ft gainBarn Bluff in Red Wing, Minn., is an enjoyable and easily-accessible hike. Even at a slow pace, it takes just 30-45 minutes to reach the peak.There is ample parking on 5th Street near the Barn Bluff sign. Take the stairs to the trail head. From there, you'll have a few trail options:1) South Trai...Read more -
Nerstrand, Minnesota
Hike Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park
3.311 miCurious about what Minnesota looked like in pre-settlement times?Then spend the day hiking through Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park, a botanical reserve for the temperate hardwood forest that once covered much of central Minnesota. Located 45 miles south of Minneapolis, the park offers the opportun...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 -
Faribault, Minnesota
Straight River Trail and Alexander Park Trail
0.67 mi / 20 ft gainStraight River Trail and Alexander Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Faribault, Minnesota.Read more