Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Mississippi Walking Trail

Mississippi Walking Trail

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Minneapolis, MN 55415, United States

Quaking Bog

Quaking Bog

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Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55411, United States

Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Year-round outdoor recreation & a lake. A 759-acre park offering year-round activities plus a lake, urban forest & chalet-style clubhouse.

1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422, United States

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park

Rustic prairie land for hiking & fishing. Prairie area scattered with oak trees & offering biking & hiking trails, picnic shelters & fishing.

3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406, United States

Shingle Creek Falls in Webber Park

Shingle Creek Falls in Webber Park

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4300 Webber Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Shadow Falls Park

Shadow Falls Park

Petite natural area with water views. Small nature park with a waterfall offering a serene place for hiking & picnicking.

30 N Mississippi River Blvd, St Paul, MN 55104, United States

Briarwood Nature Area

Briarwood Nature Area

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2450-2800 Lilac Dr N, Golden Valley, MN 55422

North Mississippi Regional Park

North Mississippi Regional Park

Riverside trails, a playground & fishing. River, woods & prairie grounds features diverse wildlife, trails, a big playground & a fishing pier.

5116 N Mississippi Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Minnehaha Falls

Minnehaha Falls

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4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417, United States

Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail

Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail

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Minnehaha Regional Park, 4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417, United States

Hidden Falls

Hidden Falls

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1313 Hidden Falls Dr, St Paul, MN 55116

Westwood Hills Nature Center

Westwood Hills Nature Center

Tranquil preserve with trails & wildlife. 160-acre nature park featuring prairie, forest & marsh areas, with trails & an educational center.

8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426, United States

Hidden Falls Regional Park

Hidden Falls Regional Park

Scenic park with a waterfall & trails. Charming, long-established park featuring waterfalls, trails, a boat launch & scenic picnic areas.

1313 Hidden Falls Dr, St Paul, MN 55116

Hagemeister Pond Natural Area

Hagemeister Pond Natural Area

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6427 41st Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427

General Mills Research Nature Area

General Mills Research Nature Area

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9145 Earl St, Golden Valley, MN 55427, United States

General Mills Nature Preserve

General Mills Nature Preserve

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9201 Olson Mem Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55427, United States

Wood Lake Nature Center

Wood Lake Nature Center

Wildlife area with a floating boardwalk. Nature center with various habitats offering wildlife viewing from trails & a floating boardwalk.

6710 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 55423, United States

Reservoir Woods Park

Reservoir Woods Park

Hilly park with forest & wetland areas. This rugged 120-acre park with wooded trails features diverse terrain, from wetlands to grasslands.

1950 Dale St N, Roseville, MN 55113, United States

Innsbruck Nature Center

Innsbruck Nature Center

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5821 Arthur St NE, Fridley, MN 55432

Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum

Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum

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61st Avenue North and, Major Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

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