It seems as if everyone in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area are really all about the great outdoors. Twin Cities residents love to bike, swim, and hike their way through their springs, summers, and autumns since winters are so entirely wretched. Hiking in Minnesota is an easy and accessible activity for most people. For beginners, these short hikes all under three miles long will be perfect! Check out some of the best hikes in Minneapolis-Saint Paul for yourself:

There’s no better way to appreciate Minneapolis and Saint Paul’s natural beauty than through a hike along the best trails in the city. Even if you’re not a hardcore hiker, you can appreciate these stunning, short trails that are all less than three miles along. Where’s your favorite place to hike in the Twin Cities? Let us know in the comments.

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Best Hikes in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Where are the best hiking trails near me?  

Sure, Minnesota might be famous for its incredible number of pristine, swimmable lakes, but don’t let the water distract you from the real show: there are tons of truly amazing hikes in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, and its surrounding area! There are so many that it’s tough to decide on only a few to mention, but we can try. First, head out to Lebanon Hills Regional Park and embark upon the two-mile delight known as Jensen Lake Trail. It’s one of our favorite scenic hikes in Minnesota, and it’ll be easy to see why as soon as you begin. Go to Fort Snelling State Park and do the nearly four-mile hike on Pike Island Trail, too – you won’t regret it!  

What are some of the most scenic hikes in Minneapolis-Saint Paul?  

So, that being said, what are some of the most scenic hikes in Minneapolis-Saint Paul? Let’s check out some of the most popular, highly rated scenic trails, like the Mississippi Gorge Loop Trail in Mississippi Gorge Park, a 5.6-mile, moderately challenging trek that rewards hikers with incredible views of the river and all the natural wonder that comes with it. We also love the short-and-sweet Minnehaha Creek and Falls hike, which is less than two miles long and features one of the most breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls in Minnesota!  

What are some wonderful easy hikes around Minneapolis-Saint Paul?  

Most of the trails mentioned above are pretty easy unless otherwise indicated, but there are plenty more than just these. Minnesota is a hiker’s paradise, with hundreds of miles of trails weaving all over the state, many of which are quite easy. Other favorite easy hikes around Minneapolis-Saint Paul that we can’t get enough of include ones like Hidden Falls Trail, at Hidden Falls Regional Park, the Lebanon Hills Blue Trail loop, at Lebanon Hills Regional Park, and if you like your hikes on the longer side, the 14.1-mile excursion on the Big Rivers Regional Trail can’t be skipped.