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Gems in Minnesota - 16

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

Devil's Kettle

(18) 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 Old bridge crossing

High Falls

(8) 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 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

(3) Silver Bay, MN
gem Favorite Kawishiwi Falls

Kawishiwi Falls

(1) 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 Lake Crosby Slot Canyon.

Lake Crosby Slot Canyon

(1) Mendota…, MN

Recommended Routes in Minnesota - 40

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Favorite Just before the sun went down.
Intermediate

National Parks Marathon Project - Voyageurs National Park

25.4 mi 40.9 km 1,345' Up 409.97 m Up 1,336' Down 407.24 m Down

Kabetogama, MN
Favorite Split Rock River, Two Harbors, Minnesota.
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
Favorite Looking across the falls at Canada.
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
Favorite Cascade Falls.
Intermediate

North Country Trail (NCT): Minnesota

868.1 mi 1,397.1 km 71,045' Up 21654.5 m Up 69,866' Down 21295.1 m Down

unknown, unknown
Favorite The top of High Falls - be careful!!
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
Favorite Wolf Creek Falls slowly cuts through the bedrock in Banning State Park.
Intermediate/Difficult

The Best of Banning State Park

4.8 mi 7.7 km 222' Up 67.57 m Up 220' Down 67.09 m Down

Sandstone, MN
Favorite The entrance to the Big Bog Boardwalk.
Easy

The Big Bog

2.4 mi 3.8 km 79' Up 23.98 m Up 82' Down 24.94 m Down

Baudette, MN
Favorite At the junction with the trail to Lake Shumway
Easy/Intermediate

Savanna Loop

3.8 mi 6.0 km 368' Up 112.15 m Up 371' Down 112.96 m Down

McGregor, MN
Favorite Approaching the Oakridge Campground.
Intermediate

High Peaks Trail

3.6 mi 5.8 km 284' Up 86.46 m Up 283' Down 86.4 m Down

Starbuck, MN

Minnesota Hiking

  • 3,190 Miles 5,133 Kilometers of Trail
  • 40 Recommended Routes
  • 16 Gems Gems
  • 844 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 406 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 43 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Areas Within Minnesota

Trails in Minnesota - 1,253

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85.4 mi 137.5 km #1NCT: MN Segment 1 - Northwest Minnesota
Intermediate
Fergus Falls, MN
Intermediate
Fergus Falls, MN
20.8 mi 33.4 km #2Chippewa "C" Gia Snomobile Tra Trail
Easy
Walker, MN
Easy
Walker, MN
1.7 mi 2.7 km #3Star Island Hiking Trail
Easy
Bemidji, MN
Easy
Bemidji, MN
1.8 mi 2.9 km #4Star Island Hiking Trail B
Easy
Bemidji, MN
Easy
Bemidji, MN
0.4 mi 0.7 km #5Star Island Hiking Trail F
Easy
Bemidji, MN
Easy
Bemidji, MN
4.7 mi 7.6 km #6Migizi Bike Trail
Easy
Walker, MN
Easy
Walker, MN
0.6 mi 1.0 km #7Meadow Lake Hwt K Trail
Easy
Bemidji, MN
Easy
Bemidji, MN
0.5 mi 0.7 km #8Meadow Lake Hwt J Trail
Easy
Bemidji, MN
Easy
Bemidji, MN
0.4 mi 0.7 km #9Meadow Lake Hwt D Trail
Easy
Bemidji, MN
Easy
Bemidji, MN
0.5 mi 0.8 km #10Elmwood Island Hiking Trail
Easy
Redby, MN
Easy
Redby, MN

Photos of Minnesota - 637

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Cascade Falls.
May 27, 2015 near Grand M…, MN
Calm before the night
Sep 27, 2017 near Kabetogama, MN
Bridal Falls, accessible via a spur off the Border Route Trail.
Jun 19, 2018 near Grand M…, 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