Rail-Trail
State: MN Length: 3.4 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Afton to Lakeland Trail links its namesake towns on the Minnesota side of the Saint Croix River. The trail runs between Pike Avenue near the Afton City Hall and Hudson Rd./8th St. at Crocker Park in Lakeland. The flat trail parallels County ...
State: MN Length: 2.5 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Beaver Island Trail follows along the Mississippi River from the St. Cloud State University campus south to Montrose Road, joining with a bike route that leads to downtown. The trail traces a bluff, offering scenic views of the river and ...
State: MN Length: 4.2 miles Surface: Asphalt
Big Rivers Regional Trail meanders between limestone bluffs and river parkways, near the confluence of the Mississippi River and the Minnesota River. The trail is flat and occupies the former rail bed once belonging to the Minnesota Central ...
State: MN Length: 5.8 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Blazing Star State Trail is located in Albert Lea, near Minnesota's southern border. The town is known as "The Land Between the Lakes" and the trail sits on the northern shore of one the state's largest, Albert Lea Lake. You can begin your ...
State: MN Length: 8.4 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Bruce Vento Regional Trail links the White Bear Lake area with the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary in St. Paul, along the Mississippi River. From the nature sanctuary the trail heads north through Swede Hollow Park and continues through a decidedly ...
State: MN Length: 19.7 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Cannon Valley Trail connects the cities of Cannon Falls, Welch and Red Wing on a former Chicago Great Western Railway line. Motorized vehicles and pets are not allowed on the trail, so hikers, bicyclers, in-line skaters and cross-country ...
State: MN Length: 20.5 miles Surface: Asphalt, Grass
One of the first state trails authorized by Minnesota when state trail legislation was passed in the 1960s, the Casey Jones State Trail currently consists of three separate segments. The rail-trail is named for the engineer immortalized in the ...
State: MN Length: 4.1 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail is an integral component of Hennepin County's extensive trail network, in which rail-trails feature prominently. The trail directly links 4 trails together: In the west, it branches off from both the similarly-named ...
State: MN Length: 55 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Central Lakes State Trail opened in phases since the purchase of an abandoned Burlington Northern Railroad corridor by the State of Minnesota in 1992. The final segment of the trail was completed in 2005, marking the ideal end of a partnership ...
State: MN Length: 1 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Courthouse Loop Trail is one of several trails located in the Carver County city of Chaska. As the name suggests, the trail forms a loop around Courthouse Lake, which sits directly behind the Carver County Courthouse and other administrative ...
State: MN Length: 5.2 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Cuyuna Lakes State Trail winds its way through pine forests along the shores of some of Minnesota's many lakes. The trail traverses the 5,000-acre Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. When complete it will be about 30 miles, from Aitkin ...
State: MN Length: 25.5 miles Surface: Asphalt
Sections of the Dakota Rail Regional Trail, which extends westward from the Minneapolis suburbs situated along Lake Minnetonka, have been opening since June 2009. The trail occupies the former Dakota Rail corridor, which ran for a total length ...
State: MN Length: 12.5 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Douglas State Trail occupies the railbed of the former Chicago Great Western Railway corridor between the cities of Rochester and Pine Island. Along the way, trail users are treated to a diverse landscape of verdant agricultural land, rolling ...
State: MN Length: 7 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Duluth Lakewalk extends between Canal Park and S. 60th Avenue E. near University Park. The southern half of the trail follows the shore of Lake Superior quite closely from the south end to 26th Avenue, where it then veers inland a few blocks, ...
State: MN Length: 27 miles Surface: Asphalt
When completed, the Gitchi-Gami State Trail will traverse 88 paved miles between the cities of Two Harbors and Grand Marais on Lake Superior's northern shore. Currently, several segments, totaling over 25 miles, are open between the two endpoints. ...
State: MN Length: 25 miles Surface: Asphalt
The 25-mile, paved Glacial Lakes State Trail follows the former right-of-way of the Burlington Northern Railroad between Willmar and near Paynesville, at the Kandiyohi and Stearns county line. The trail passes through the towns of Spicer, New ...
State: MN Length: 9.2 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Goodhue Pioneer State Trail is a work in progress as part of a planned 47-mile trail linking the cities of Red Wing, Goodhue, Zumbrota, Mazeppa, Bellechester and Pine Island along an abandoned railroad corridor. The line was originally constructed ...
State: MN, ND Length: 43.5 miles Surface: Asphalt
Grand Forks, North Dakota, and East Grand Forks, Minnesota, host a network of paved paths along the river and west on the North Dakota side. The cities are linked with two bridges over the river that are designated for non-motorized use only, ...
State: MN Length: 13.03 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Great River Ridge State Trail runs for 13 miles between County Highway 9 just north of Eyota and 3rd Street SW just north of Wabasha Street in the town of Plainfield. There are plans to extend the trail another 2 miles south into the town ...
State: MN Length: 9.5 miles Surface: Asphalt, Grass
The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail is actually two parallel trails running along US 61 in rural Washington County, Minnesota. The paved trail is open for biking, walking, running and inline skating, while the adjacent grass trail is for equestrian ...
State: MN Length: 18 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail runs for 18 miles on a north–south line between the town of Harmony and the Root River State Trail between Lanesboro and Fountain. The paved trail is mostly level, although a section just north of Harmony ...
State: MN Length: 49 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Heartland State Trail is one of many long-distance trails managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. When established in 1974, it became one of the first rail-trail conversions in the country. The nearly 50-mile trail connects ...
State: MN Length: 4.7 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
Minnesota's Hiawatha Trail (also known as the Hiawatha LRT Trail) runs along a north-south route paralleling both Hiawatha Avenue and the Hiawatha Light Rail Line in Minneapolis. The trail connects downtown Minneapolis and the vibrant Cedar-Riverside ...
State: MN Length: 1.5 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Kenilworth Trail runs through dense forest along the eastern side of Minnesota's Cedar Lake. Occasionally, trail users can catch glimpses of some of the stately residences in the ritzy Minneapolis neighborhood of Kenwood, which occupies ...
State: MN Length: 62 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
As fans of public radio could tell you, this trail's namesake is the fictional town of Lake Wobegon, made famous by author and radio personality Garrison Keillor on A Prairie Home Companion. Along the 10-foot wide paved trail, you'll find small ...
State: MN Length: 1.8 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Longyear Lake Trail encircles its namesake lake in the city of Chisholm, Minnesota. On the southeast side of the trail at 4th Avenue, trail users can connect directly with the 115-mile Mesabi Trail.
State: MN Length: 76.7 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Grass
The Luce Line State Trail follows a former railroad grade and accommodates biking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling and cross-county skiing. From Plymouth the trail now continues east on a paved route toward Minneapolis, ...
State: MN Length: 115 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel
Running through the colorful heart of northern Minnesota's Iron Range region, the Mesabi Trail is well on its way to becoming one of the finest long-distance paved trails in the U.S. when complete, the trail will run for 132 miles between Grand ...
State: MN Length: 5.5 miles Surface: Asphalt
The 5.5-mile Midtown Greenway follows a former railroad corridor through south Minneapolis, heading due west from the Mississippi River to the neighborhood of West Calhoun in the scenic Chain of Lakes Area. The paved pathway is only 1 block ...
State: MN Length: 26 miles Surface:
From Mill Town Trail : The Mill Towns State Trail will provide a connection between public and semi-public open spaces serving three counties and six communities. It is envisioned as a recreational investment that will link these communities ...
State: MN Length: 3 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Minneapolis Diagonal Trail (also known as the Northeast Diagonal Trail) is primarily a commuter route offering grade-separated crossings of Interstate 35W. The trail links an industrial area north of the University of Minnesota with the ...
State: MN Length: 5 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Minnehaha Trail runs between Minnehaha Park in the north and Fort Snelling State Park to the south. The trail mostly follows the course of the Mississippi River through a corridor that is a mix of woodland and open areas. Portions of this ...
State: MN Length: 12.3 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt
When complete, the Minnesota River State Trail will stretch from Big Stone Lake State Park north of Ortonville to Le Sueur, a distance of more than 175 miles. Currently, three disconnected segments of the trail are open, providing approximately ...
State: MN Length: 25.3 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
NOTE: The trail suffered severe damage from flooding in 2011 and some sections are closed. Check with the MN Dept. of Natural Resources for updates. The Minnesota Valley Trail is used by cyclists, equestrians, hikers, snowmobilers and cross-country ...
State: MN Length: 7.9 miles Surface: Asphalt
This paved trail links Minneapolis' Warehouse District to both the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail and Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail in Hopkins. The trail is mostly urban at the eastern terminus—where it is most often called the ...
State: MN Length: 4.8 miles Surface: Asphalt
The paved North Minnesota River Trail hugs its namesake river for much of its journey on the western end of Mankato. Along the way, it offers views of the river, limestone cliffs and the city. From its southern end, you can access popular Sibley ...
State: MN Length: 112 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt
As of autumn 2012, 112 miles of the Paul Bunyan State Trail (between Brainerd and Bemidji) are paved, making it one of the nation's longest paved rail-trails. When complete, the trail will run for about 120 miles between Crow Wing State Park ...
State: MN Length: 13 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Red Jacket Trail begins at the restored depot along the banks of the Minnesota River west of downtown Mankato and runs to the village of Rapidan. The popular route utilizes three converted railroad trestles, including the stunning Red Jacket ...
Although short, the River Bend Trail provides access to a recreational gem, the River Bend Nature Center, a 750-acre park with woodlands, prairie, rivers, and ponds. Along the way, the paved trail runs through neighborhoods and nicely shaded ...
State: MN Length: 42 miles Surface: Asphalt
Along much of its route the Root River State Trail follows the winding course of its namesake river for 42 miles through the Minnesota towns of Fountain, Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford and Houston. The paved trail is mostly level, although ...
State: MN Length: 39 miles Surface: Asphalt
This trail is so nice they named it twice: Sakatah is the Dakota word for Singing Hills. The Dakota people of the Great Sioux Nation originally lived in this scenic part of Minnesota, where the Big Woods once met the prairie. A rail line was ...
State: MN Length: 18.9 miles Surface: Asphalt
Shooting Star State Trail is currently 19 miles long, an 8-foot-wide asphalt path from Le Roy (east) to Rose Creek (west). It follows an abandoned railroad bed of the Milwaukee Road, which once stretched from the Midwest through the Rocky Mountains. ...
This 1-mile-long Silver Creek Cliff Trail incorporates the Silver Creek Tunnel along the disused old scenic State Route 61. The trail offers scenic views of Lake Superior.
State: MN Length: 10.5 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Soo Line Recreational Trail is a continuation of the Soo Line Trail (southern route) just north of Royalton, Minnesota. This 10-mile segment, however, does not permit motorized uses, unlike its connecting segment to the northeast. The Soo ...
State: MN Length: 8.3 miles Surface: Asphalt
The South Route Trail begins in Minneopa State Park, known for its beautiful waterfalls and views of the Minnesota River Valley. Heading southeast from the park, following County Road 90, you'll pass through open areas with some hilly terrain. ...
State: MN Length: 1.8 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
The St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail is a two-mile loop along the Minneapolis riverfront within the St. Anthony Falls National Register Historic District. Maps, finding aids and the area's geological, engineering and industrial history are related ...
State: MN Length: 8 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Straight River Trail forms a backwards L as it runs north-south through Faribault and then curves west. The paved trail begins at the Cannon River Reservoir, then travels through woodlands in Two Rivers Park before heading south along the ...
State: MN Length: 17 miles Surface: Asphalt, Grass
The Sunrise Prairie Trail runs north–south atop an abandoned right-of-way along a Burlington Northern Rail corridor, traversing residential neighborhoods in the towns and mostly farmland in the middle. The trail also runs through hardwood ...
State: MN Length: 20 miles Surface: Asphalt
From Chisago County Parks : The goal of the Swedish Immigrant Trail Project is to build and maintain a 20 mile, multi-use, hard surface trail that provides a safe route for recreation and alternative transportation, while interpreting and celebrating ...
State: MN Length: 165 miles Surface: Asphalt, Ballast, Dirt, Grass, Gravel
The Taconite State Trail runs for 165 miles between Grand Rapids and Ely, Minnesota, but only the first 6 miles in Grand Rapids are paved. Most of the trail is used in winter for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, while mountain bikers and ...
State: MN Length: 8.9 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
The West River Parkway Trail extends between N. Plymouth Avenue opposite Boom Island Park and Ford Parkway in Minnehaha Park, where you can join the Minnehaha Trail. The trail follows the Mississippi River south (down stream) to Minnehaha Falls ...
State: MN Length: 18.3 miles Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
The Gateway State Trail is an 18.3-mile-long pathway that is part of the Willard Munger State Trail system. The paved trail runs between the city of St. Paul, through urban and suburban landscapes, then across the countryside to Pine Point County ...
State: MN Length: 63 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Willard Munger State Trail is a collection of three multiple use trails roughly stretching between the towns of Hinckley and Duluth. The three trail segments include the Hinckley–Duluth, Alex Laveau Memorial Trail (which are joined in ...