Lake County, Minnesota
451 hiking & walking trails · 15parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 14 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Lake County, Minnesota
Lake County is home to 451 mapped hiking trails and 15 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 14 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Lake County
Up to 215 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Lake County
Click any city to see trails and parks within it.
Sample Parks in Lake County
Sample Trails in Lake County
Curated Guides for Lake County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Lake County, Minnesota?
Yes — we have 451 mapped hiking and walking trails in Lake County, Minnesota, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Lake County, Minnesota for families?
Superior Hiking Trail near Silver Bay is one of the best family picks in Lake County, Minnesota — easy difficulty and 0.2 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Lake County, Minnesota?
Each of the 451 trails in Lake County, Minnesota has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Lake County, Minnesota?
Lake County, Minnesota has 15 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (2 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Lake County, Minnesota?
Yes — 3 of Lake County, Minnesota's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER with 33 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Lake County, Minnesota?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Minnesota for more options beyond Lake County, Minnesota.
Hiking guides for Minnesota
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Lake County.
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.