Hiking Trails & Parks in Minnesota
9,679 mapped trails and 226 parks across Minnesota. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Minnesota
Minnesota has 9,679 mapped hiking trails and 226 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 120 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 120 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Minnesota
A spatially-sampled view of 589 trail and park locations across Minnesota’s counties.
Minnesota Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 120 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Minnesota
Parks & Campgrounds in Minnesota
Longest Trails in Minnesota
Hiking guides & rankings for Minnesota
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Minnesota, Ranked
Minnesota's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykMinnesota's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Minnesota trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Minnesota
Ten gentle, well-marked Minnesota trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Minnesota
Minnesota's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Minnesota
Federal parks and recreation areas in Minnesota ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Minnesota: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Minnesota's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.