Hiking trails near Minneapolis, MN
16 trails within 75 miles · 3 with detail pages · 12 within 25 miles
This page lists every named hiking trail in our database whose centroid sits within 75 miles of Minneapolis. Distance is straight-line from the metro center to the trail's centroid; an actual drive to a trailhead may be longer or shorter depending on which end you start from. Multi-state trails (e.g. the Appalachian Trail) appear here if any portion of their length passes within range.
Always check trail conditions, permits, and water sources with the maintaining organisation — National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service ranger district, or trail association. Mountain trails are often impassable for half the year due to snow.
Closest trails to Minneapolis
All trails within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Minneapolis
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchell Trail | — | 4 mi | ~5 min | |
| Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway | — | Local | 5 mi | ~10 min |
| Baltimore Oriole Loop | — | Local | 6 mi | ~10 min |
| Indigo Bunting Loop | — | Local | 6 mi | ~10 min |
| Scarlet Tanager Loop | — | Local | 6 mi | ~10 min |
| Hogback Ridge Trail | — | Local | 10 mi | ~15 min |
| Long Meadow Lake Trail | — | 10 mi | ~15 min | |
| Bluff Trail | — | Local | 11 mi | ~20 min |
| Cliff Fen Trail | — | 13 mi | ~20 min | |
| Voyageur Trek | — | Local | 15 mi | ~25 min |
| Brown's Creek Trail System | — | 21 mi | ~35 min | |
| Stillwater Township Trail | — | Local | 23 mi | ~40 min |
25-50 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Tail Trail | — | 28 mi | ~50 min | |
| South Trail | — | 46 mi | ~1.3 hr |
50-75 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions Park Trail | — | Regional | 57 mi | ~1.6 hr |
| Cattail State Trail | — | Regional | 58 mi | ~1.7 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
Looking for trails further out? Browse the full Minnesota hiking list or jump to all U.S. hiking trails.