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Gems in Minnesota - 17

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gem Favorite The mysterious Devil's Kettle drops through forest and bedrock to the water below.

Devil's Kettle

(19) Grand M…, MN
gem Favorite Gooseberry Falls

Gooseberry Falls

(17) Two Har…, MN
gem Favorite Raging water rushes through a volcanic canyon.

The Cascades

(6) Silver Bay, MN
gem Favorite Checking out years and years of erosion.

Temperance River Gorge

(11) Silver Bay, MN
gem Favorite Left = USA // Right = Canada

High Falls of the Pigeon River

(11) Neebing, ON
gem Favorite Old bridge crossing

High Falls

(9) Silver Bay, MN
gem Favorite Pictures never do this waterfall justice. As you descend the stairs into the gorge where Caribou Falls resides, you'll stand in awe of the wonder that towers before you.

Caribou Falls

(4) Silver Bay, MN
gem Favorite Kawishiwi Falls

Kawishiwi Falls

(2) Ely, MN
gem Favorite Water cascades over Two Step Falls on the Baptism River.

Two Step Falls

(6) Silver Bay, MN
gem Favorite Wolf Creek Falls slowly cuts through the bedrock in Banning State Park.

Wolf Creek Falls

(7) Sandstone, MN
gem Favorite Along the Hidden Falls Trail, enjoy a graceful, creek-fed waterfall hidden in the Big Woods.

Hidden Falls

(6) Nerstrand, MN
gem Favorite Descending the western end of the Lower Bluffside Trail

In-Yan-Teopa

(5) Red Wing, MN
gem Favorite Minnemishiona Falls.

Minnemishinona Falls

(2) North M…, MN
gem Favorite The view from the summit of Lone Rock today.

Lone Rock, Dakota County, Minnesota

(2) Rosemount, MN
gem Favorite The observation tower atop Mount Tom, Sibley State Park, Minnesota.

Mount Tom

(1) New London, MN
gem Favorite The DWP Tunnel's eastern portal

Duluth Winnipeg & Pacific Tunnel

(1) Proctor, MN
gem Favorite Lake Crosby Slot Canyon.

Lake Crosby Slot Canyon

(1) Mendota…, MN

Recommended Routes in Minnesota - 52

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Favorite The top of High Falls - be careful!!
Intermediate Intermediate

High Falls and Two Step Falls

3.6 mi 5.8 km • 528' Up 160.81 m Up • 528' Down 160.81 m Down

Silver Bay, MN
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Favorite Early spring wildflowers and folliage at Lebbanon Hills Regional Park.
Intermediate Intermediate

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

9.6 mi 15.4 km • 569' Up 173.35 m Up • 568' Down 173.26 m Down

Eagan, MN
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Minnehaha Falls at dusk.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Minnehaha Falls Regional Park

2.2 mi 3.6 km • 201' Up 61.21 m Up • 201' Down 61.25 m Down

West Sa…, MN
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Looking across the falls at Canada.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Falls Trail

1.2 mi 1.9 km • 47' Up 14.38 m Up • 47' Down 14.37 m Down

Grand M…, MN
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Whale Lake from Eagle Mountain Trail.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Eagle Mountain

6.7 mi 10.7 km • 690' Up 210.25 m Up • 690' Down 210.2 m Down

Grand M…, MN
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Split Rock River, Two Harbors, Minnesota.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Split Rock River Loop

5.1 mi 8.2 km • 805' Up 245.29 m Up • 805' Down 245.39 m Down

Silver Bay, MN
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite No Photos
Intermediate Intermediate

Winona Bluffs Traverse

7.2 mi 11.6 km • 1,616' Up 492.63 m Up • 1,653' Down 503.82 m Down

Winona, MN
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Pictures never do this waterfall justice. As you descend the stairs into the gorge where Caribou Falls resides, you'll stand in awe of the wonder that towers before you.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Caribou River Out and Back

1.7 mi 2.8 km • 312' Up 95.06 m Up • 312' Down 95.19 m Down

Silver Bay, MN
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Thanksgiving day, 2020, 4pm
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Carlton Peak

3.4 mi 5.5 km • 519' Up 158.04 m Up • 519' Down 158.06 m Down

Grand M…, MN
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Minnesota Hiking

  • 3,350 Miles 5,391 Kilometers of Trail
  • 52 Recommended Routes
  • 17 Gems Gems
  • 857 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 491 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 42 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Minnesota - 1,338

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299.8 mi 482.5 km #1Superior Hiking Trail (SHT)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Carlton, MN
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Carlton, MN 43 
0.7 mi 1.1 km #2Shovel Point Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Silver Bay, MN
Intermediate Intermediate
Silver Bay, MN 16 
2.4 mi 3.8 km #3Corundum Mine Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Silver Bay, MN
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Silver Bay, MN 4 
2.6 mi 4.1 km #4Deer Valley Loop
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Afton, MN
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Afton, MN 4 
1.3 mi 2.1 km #5Goosebeery Falls to Lake Superior Round Trip
Intermediate Intermediate
Two Harbors, MN
Intermediate Intermediate
Two Harbors, MN 7 
0.3 mi 0.5 km #6Artist's Point - Woodland Path
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Grand Marais, MN
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Grand Marais, MN 3 
1.9 mi 3.0 km #7Enger Trail - Duluth Traverse
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Duluth, MN
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Duluth, MN 3 
0.7 mi 1.2 km #8Caribou River Spur
Intermediate Intermediate
Silver Bay, MN
Intermediate Intermediate
Silver Bay, MN 3 
2.3 mi 3.7 km #9Amity East Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Arnold, MN
Intermediate Intermediate
Arnold, MN 2 
0.4 mi 0.6 km #10Riverview Trail
Difficult Difficult
Lewiston, MN
Difficult Difficult
Lewiston, MN 2 

Photos of Minnesota - 970

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Cascade Falls.
May 27, 2015 near Grand M…, MN
Calm before the night
Sep 27, 2017 near Kabetogama, MN
This beautiful view of the lake looking northeast was nothing short of spectacular.
Sep 23, 2019 near Kabetogama, MN
Going through the narrow passageway to Gold Portage Trail on Kabetogama lake in the morning.
Oct 9, 2019 near Kabetogama, MN
Easily accessible view of Minneopa Falls in mid-October. Just a short walk from the parking lot.
Oct 22, 2019 near North M…, MN
Bluffs overlooking the river.
Oct 10, 2020 near Stewart…, MN
Small foot path that links the trail to the beach
Oct 29, 2022 near Duluth, MN
Secret Blackstone Lake in Ely, MN.
Oct 17, 2023 near Ely, MN
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