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Gems in Southwest Minnesota - 2

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gem Favorite Minnemishiona Falls.

Minnemishinona Falls

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

Mount Tom

(1) New London, MN

Recommended Routes in Southwest Minnesota - 3

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Favorite Shows just how twisty and tight the south end of Trail E is.
Intermediate

Traverse des Sioux Trails

8.5 mi 13.7 km 51' Up 15.5 m Up 51' Down 15.48 m Down

Saint P…, MN
Favorite Walking Under a Bridge on Frozen Seven Mile Creek.
Intermediate/Difficult

Seven Mile Creek Hike

5.5 mi 8.9 km 579' Up 176.4 m Up 581' Down 176.98 m Down

North M…, 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

Southwest Minnesota Hiking

  • 123 Miles 198 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 28 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 35 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 6 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Southwest Minnesota - 66

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1.9 mi 3.1 km #1Mound Trail
Easy
Luverne, MN
Easy
Luverne, MN
2.1 mi 3.4 km #2Upper Cliffline Trail
Easy
Luverne, MN
Easy
Luverne, MN
1.0 mi 1.7 km #3Loon Island Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Slayton, MN
Easy/Intermediate
Slayton, MN
2.0 mi 3.2 km #4Dakota Valley Trail
Easy
Marshall, MN
Easy
Marshall, MN
0.1 mi 0.1 km #5Lookout Trail
Easy
Marshall, MN
Easy
Marshall, MN
2.6 mi 4.2 km #6Hiking Club Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Little Falls, MN
Easy/Intermediate
Little Falls, MN
3.0 mi 4.9 km #7Bluebird Trail
Intermediate
Marshall, MN
Intermediate
Marshall, MN
3.0 mi 4.8 km #8Lac Qui Parle Hike and Bike Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Dawson, MN
Easy/Intermediate
Dawson, MN
3.4 mi 5.5 km #9Minnesota River Headwaters Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Ortonville, MN
Easy/Intermediate
Ortonville, MN
4.1 mi 6.6 km #10Mount Tom Trail
Intermediate
New London, MN
Intermediate
New London, MN

Photos of Southwest Minnesota - 50

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Looking toward Loon Island from Loon Island Trail.
Sep 13, 2017 near Slayton, MN
Indian Creek Floating Boardwalk
Feb 22, 2019 near Mankato, MN
Indian Creek floating boardwalk.
Feb 22, 2019 near Mankato, 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
Minneopa Falls
Aug 2, 2020 near North M…, MN
Minneopa Falls from the river below.
Aug 2, 2020 near North M…, MN
The Mount Tom Trail is late fall.
Oct 26, 2022 near New London, MN
Approaching the Oakridge Campground.
Apr 27, 2023 near Starbuck, MN