Unorganized Territory of Fort Snelling

The Pike Island Loop, located in Fort Snelling State Park, is a beautiful urban hike that circles a lush island at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers in the heart of the Twin Cities. In fact, Dakota leaders who inhabited this land considered the meeting of the rivers to be the center of the earth.  Park near the visitor's center and follow the sidewalk east toward the fort....

Minnehaha Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Fort Snelling, Minnesota.

Pike Island Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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

Crosby Farm Park is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Minnehaha Falls Park in South Minneapolis is a big draw during the spring, summer and fall months. Experiencing an urban waterfall and scenic hiking trails in the middle of a major city is a treat. However, come wintertime, the falls freeze and a spectacular scene emerges. Many people flock to the frozen falls to climb and hike.Park your car at one of the many lots on property at Minnehaha Fall...

Minnehaha Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Minneapolis, 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 Spring rain, but winter transforms the falls into an icy tower. For hikers or snowshoers, take the sta...

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 soft white sand beach. Intermittently, sets up stairs lead up from the trail to the bike path. This ...