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

Minneapolis, MN: River and Railroad Trails

Submitted by: Backpacker Magazine
Stroll shady trails and see geologic wonders on this 2.6-mile hike along the St. Croix River.

St. Paul, MN: Swede Hollow-Bruce Vento Nature Tour

Submitted by: Backpacker Magazine
Hike or bike this 2.9-mile sampler of St. Paul's Bruce Vento Regional Trail. Easy access paths are perfect for families and for sampling the city's recent restoration efforts.

Minneapolis, MN: Louisville Swamp

Submitted by: Backpacker Magazine
Trek Minnesota’s bottomlands to an old stone farmstead on this 4.5-miler.

Minneapolis: Pike Island Loop

BACKPACKER Review
Catch the light rail to this loop to see the confluence of two rivers and circle a lush island in the heart of the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis, MN: Afton State Park

BACKPACKER Review
From bluffs to beaches to a bluebird trail, this 3.5-mile lollipop loop samples Afton State Park and the shores of the federally-designated wild and scenic St. Croix River.

Minneapolis, MN: Louisville Swamp

BACKPACKER Review
Trek Minnesota’s bottomlands to an old stone farmstead on this 4.5-miler.

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.

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.

60 Minute Fixes: Minneapolis

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

Share your tales of travel & adventure with our step-by-step guide. Upload trail descriptions, photos, video, and more.

Photos + Videos

Packing for a Backcountry Ski Day Kristin Hostetter shows you the essential gear, and how to pack it, for a day of backcountry skiing.	Adjust Your Pack Straps on the Trail Maximize your pack's comfort with a few easy, on-trail strap adjustments.

Life's Short, Hike More!

What makes a backpacker a backpacker? It's not the garage full of gear or piles of guidebooks--it's the experiences, from thru-hiking a long trail to pushing your personal envelope to inspiring a child's love of wilderness. Here we present BACKPACKER's new Life List: 10 experiences to add to your tick-listnow--and the key skills you need to nail them.