Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

Hiking, biking, birding & riverboats. 72 miles of canoeing & boating, plus hiking, biking, fishing, birdwatching & visitor centers.

120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, United States

Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary

Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary

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1200 Jackson St, St Paul, MN 55117, United States

Crosby Farm Regional Park

Crosby Farm Regional Park

Scenic area with trails & fishing access. Woodlands featuring 6.7 acres of paved trails, plus picnic areas & access to fishing on the river.

2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St Paul, MN 55116, 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

Pike Island

Pike Island

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Minnesota Valley State Trail, St Paul, MN 55116, United States

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

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

Hidden Falls

Hidden Falls

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1313 Hidden Falls Dr, St Paul, MN 55116

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

Fish Creek Natural Area

Fish Creek Natural Area

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1487-1507 Henry Ln, Maplewood, MN 55119

Oheyawahi Trail

Oheyawahi Trail

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1312 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota Heights, MN 55120

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

Minnehaha Falls

Minnehaha Falls

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

Big Rivers Regional Trail

Big Rivers Regional Trail

Paved, multi-use route in a nature area. Walking, rollerblading & biking offered on a 4.5-mi. asphalt track with scenic river views.

1498 Mendota Heights Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55120

Fort Snelling State Park

Fort Snelling State Park

Lakeside park with extensive trails. Boasting a golf course & many trails for hiking, biking or skiing, this park also offers swimming.

101 Snelling Lake Rd, St Paul, MN 55111

Snail Lake Regional Park Grass Lake Nature Preserve

Snail Lake Regional Park Grass Lake Nature Preserve

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500 Gramsie Rd, Shoreview, MN 55126, United States

Mississippi Walking Trail

Mississippi Walking Trail

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Minneapolis, MN 55415, United States

Bass Ponds Trail

Bass Ponds Trail

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2501 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425

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

Innsbruck Nature Center

Innsbruck Nature Center

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5821 Arthur St NE, Fridley, MN 55432

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