Backpacker Magazine: Minneapolis: Backpacking and Camping Trips, Hikes, Adventures, Topo Maps, Aerial Photos.

Minneapolis: River Trail to Logging Trail Loop

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A convenient city escape along the St. Croix River, this easy 4-mile hike in Wild River State Park skirts healthy wetlands with prime waterfowl viewing.

Minneapolis, MN: River and Railroad Trails

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Stroll shady trails and see geologic wonders on this 2.6-mile hike along the St. Croix River.

Minneapolis: Eagle Point Lake

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This 3.5-mile circuit explores a lakeside community of marshlands, meadows, and spotted forests rich in wildlife and intimate picnic spots.

Minneapolis: Willow Falls Trail

BACKPACKER Review
This easy 3-mile loop in Willow River State Park is spiked with cool sights and sounds: rolling bluffs, loud waterfalls, and beautiful lakeshore views.

Minneapolis: Eagle Point Lake

BACKPACKER Review
This 3.5-mile circuit explores a lakeside community of marshlands, meadows, and spotted forests rich in wildlife and intimate picnic spots.

Minneapolis, MN: Cowling Arboretum

BACKPACKER Review
Restorations-in-progress add an educational twist to this easy, 2.6-mile hike outside of Minneapolis in Carleton College's Cowling Arboretum.

Minneapolis, MN: Cannon Falls to Vasa

Just outside Minneapolis, this 33-mile, riverside out-and-back tops out with a gradual 5-mile effort--or an ice cream pit-stop.

Minneapolis, MN: Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve

With excellent flow and 100 percent singletrack, this 9.3-mile loop is a Twin Cities classic ripe with physical and technical challenges--keep an eye on the bridges, not the views.

60 Minute Fixes: Minneapolis

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Three ways to hike, bike, and paddle your way to freedom in the Twin Cities.

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