LOOKING FOR THE BEST HIKING SPOTS IN MINNESOTA? If you’re looking to take up hiking in Minnesota, you won’t have a problem finding great hiking spots.
The places to hike in Minnesota could go on forever, but it’s much more helpful to narrow down the ones that are the most loved in the land of one thousand lakes.
Now that you know some of the best hiking spots in MN, we can dive a bit deeper into what some of these locations have to offer!
For starters, we have Northern Minnesota. Typically, when people think about the best hiking spots in Minnesota, the north shore comes to mind, and for good reason!
The Superior Hiking Trail is the longest in Minnesota, with a length of over 310 miles long. It begins in Northern Minnesota near Jay Cooke State Park
Although a few of the hiking spots mentioned in this post are located within the Superior National Forest, it deserves its own spot on the list for how expansive it is!
When I went to college in northern Minnesota, Jay Cooke State Park was one of my favorite places to go hiking in Duluth. The rushing river, grandiose boulders,
Gooseberry Falls is one of the state parks you’ve probably heard about if you’ve ever been to Minnesota. Known for its breathtaking waterfalls and overlooks,
Next up on the list is Tettegouche State Park. This state park is a great spot to visit for some of the best views of the north shore and the magnificent bluffs that line Lake Superior.
Judge C.R. Magney State Park
Judge C.R. Magney State Park is located in Grand Marais and is a great location for river fishing, waterfall viewing, and forest hiking.
Voyageurs National Park
For all you National Park lovers out there, Voyageurs is the only National Park in Minnesota and will not leave you disappointed.