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Gems in Southeast Minnesota - 4

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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 The view from the summit of Lone Rock today.

Lone Rock, Dakota County, Minnesota

(2) Rosemount, MN
gem Favorite Lake Crosby Slot Canyon.

Lake Crosby Slot Canyon

(1) Mendota…, MN

Recommended Routes in Southeast Minnesota - 7

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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
Explore in 3D
Favorite The glassy waters of Lake Maria shine in the afternoon light.
Intermediate Intermediate

Bjorkland Trail

1.9 mi 3.0 km 216' Up 65.94 m Up 208' Down 63.37 m Down

Monticello, MN
Explore in 3D
Favorite Stop to enjoy the wildflowers, especially if you get tired going up the hill.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Afton Tour North

10.4 mi 16.7 km 1,229' Up 374.56 m Up 1,230' Down 374.87 m Down

Afton, MN
Explore in 3D
Favorite Blue bird house on the edge of the savanna
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

William O'Brien Tour

10.6 mi 17.1 km 1,050' Up 319.91 m Up 1,054' Down 321.38 m Down

Scandia, MN
Explore in 3D
Favorite Along the Hidden Falls Trail, enjoy a graceful, creek-fed waterfall hidden in the Big Woods.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Hidden Falls Trail

1.0 mi 1.5 km 98' Up 29.98 m Up 100' Down 30.44 m Down

Nerstrand, MN
Explore in 3D
Favorite Morning sun over Sakatah Lake.
Intermediate Intermediate

Sakatah Lake State Park Loop

5.7 mi 9.2 km 347' Up 105.89 m Up 347' Down 105.89 m Down

Waterville, MN
Explore in 3D
Favorite October along the water
Intermediate Intermediate

Chester Woods Loop

8.6 mi 13.9 km 440' Up 134.05 m Up 436' Down 132.98 m Down

Eyota, MN
Explore in 3D

Southeast Minnesota Hiking

  • 248 Miles 400 Kilometers of Trail
  • 7 Recommended Routes
  • 4 Gems Gems
  • 115 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 110 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 11 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Southeast Minnesota - 229

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2.6 mi 4.1 km #1Deer Valley Loop
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Afton, MN
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Afton, MN
0.4 mi 0.6 km #2Riverview Trail
Difficult Difficult
Lewiston, MN
Difficult Difficult
Lewiston, MN
1.3 mi 2.2 km #3Kings Bluff Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Winona, MN
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Winona, MN
1.0 mi 1.7 km #4Coyote Point Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Saint Charles, MN
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Saint Charles, MN
1.9 mi 3.0 km #5Root River Park Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Stewartville, MN
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Stewartville, MN
1.1 mi 1.8 km #6Lower Afton Alps
Intermediate Intermediate
Afton, MN
Intermediate Intermediate
Afton, MN
7.7 mi 12.4 km #7Scott West Regional Trail: South
Easy Easy
Prior Lake, MN
Easy Easy
Prior Lake, MN
0.7 mi 1.1 km #8Backpack Camping Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Afton, MN
Intermediate Intermediate
Afton, MN
1.8 mi 2.9 km #9North Meadow Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Byron, MN
Intermediate Intermediate
Byron, MN
1.8 mi 2.9 km #10Prairie Restoration Loop
Difficult Difficult
Afton, MN
Difficult Difficult
Afton, MN

Photos of Southeast Minnesota - 363

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Minnehaha Falls at dusk.
Dec 16, 2016 near West Sa…, MN
Along the Hidden Falls Trail, enjoy a graceful, creek-fed waterfall hidden in the Big Woods.
Mar 15, 2017 near Dundas, MN
View of the Pike Island path
Aug 7, 2017 near Mendota…, MN
Louisville Swamp Unit.
Sep 12, 2017 near Carver, MN
View looking west from King's Bluff on a mid-October afternoon.
Oct 22, 2019 near La Cres…, MN
Bluffs overlooking the river.
Oct 10, 2020 near Stewart…, MN
Lake Crosby Slot Canyon.
Jan 11, 2023 near Mendota…, MN
Going north on the east side of the park.
Nov 7, 2023 near Rockford, MN

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