St. Croix County, Minnesota
68 hiking trails · 4parks & campgrounds · 10 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in St. Croix County, Minnesota
St. Croix County is home to 68 mapped hiking trails and 4 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 10 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in St. Croix County
Up to 72 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in St. Croix County
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Sample Parks in St. Croix County
Sample Trails in St. Croix County
Hiking guides for Minnesota
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for St. Croix 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.