Category: Hiking

• Superior Hiking Trail: Jackson Lake Road to Judge Magney State Park

  

  The Jackson Lake Road Trailhead is miles off Highway 61 near the town of Hovland, Minnesota. We kept thinking, “Did we miss it?” Finally we found it, just a small pullout, no bathrooms or pit toilets. It was big enough for three vehicles. The first thing we noticed when we got out of the car was the mosquitoes! We were thankful for our bug hats. There were also lots of berry bushes, but it was too early for berries. We were there in mid-July, 2022.

  Tammy Nara

  September 21, 2022

  Hiking, Northern Minnesota

  backpacking, footpath, lake superior, Minnesota hiking, physical challenge, rugged trail, trails, woods

• Superior Hiking Trail: CR 58 to Pincushion Mt.

  

  This section is challenging with lots of up and down. Recent erosion presents additional concerns. Your reward will be great views and beautiful shady resting spots.

  Tammy Nara

  July 29, 2022

  Hiking, Northern Minnesota

  boardwalk, lake superior, superior Hiking Trail, trail steps, trail with views

• Temperance River State Park

  

  What a place! Lake Superior, Temperance River, and miles of hiking trails. The Superior Hiking Trail goes through this park. If you are planning a through hike of that trail, this would be a good place to plan a side trip to visit the big lake.

  Tammy Nara

  July 6, 2022

  Hiking, Northern Minnesota

  7 mile loop, bridge arch, lake superior, north shore, river hike, rocks and water, state park

• Sand Dunes State Forest

  

  First of all, if you are looking for information about Sand Dunes National Park, this is not it. Sand Dunes State Forest is in Minnesota. You will not find huge flowing waves of sand here, but you will find miles of good hiking that is not too crowded. If you have horses, this is also great for trail rides.

  Tammy Nara

  June 24, 2022

  Central Minnesota Hikes, Hiking, north metro hikes

  hidden hiking gem, Hiking, land management, land use history, loop trail, Minnesota, Minnesota hiking, minnesota parks, north metro hikes, sandy soil, snow, trails, tree ecology, woods

• Interstate Park, Wisconsin

  

  There are two State Parks with the same name across the river from each other. One is in Minnesota and the other is in Wisconsin. I have walked the trail along the river on the Minnesota side in the past. I looked across to the other bank and saw people over there and wondered what it was like to be where they were.

  Tammy Nara

  May 14, 2022

  East Central Minnesota Hikes, Hiking, north metro hikes, Twin Cities HIkes, Wisconsin Hikes

  enjoy outdoors, loop trail, Minnesota and Wisconsin, mist on river, snow geese, st. croix river, state parks, swans, walking in wisconsin, winter hiking, Wisconsin's oldest state park

• Maplewood Neighborhood Preserves

  

  In 2020 I wrote a post about the Priory Nature Preserve in Maplewood, Minnesota. Thank you to the Natural Resources Coordinator for contacting me about that post. Now I am motivated to find all the Neighborhood preserves!

  Tammy Nara

  May 7, 2022

  Hiking, north metro hikes, Twin Cities HIkes

  creature playland, lakeside walk, maplewood, north metro walks, short hike, st paul walks

• Lake Elmo Park Reserve

  

  Lots of photos and maps, not many words.

  Tammy Nara

  April 23, 2022

  Hiking, north metro hikes, Twin Cities HIkes

  Lake Elmo, loop trail, minnesota parks, north metro hikes, regional parks

• Hikes: North Metro

  

  Looking for a trail to explore near Minneapolis or St. Paul? I have found some great ones in the Northern Suburbs. Minnesota, USA is a great place for getting outside. This page is a work in progress. There are more posts here at paintandhike.com that fit in this category, and more

  Tammy Nara

  March 12, 2022

  Hiking, north metro hikes, Twin Cities HIkes

  Minneapolis, Minnesota hiking, nature walk, northern suburbs, parks, St. Paul, suburb walking, trails, woodlands

• Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

  

  This park is a great place to stop and stretch your legs anytime that your travels take you through Little Falls, Minnesota. I walked most of the trails here in a few hours. It is a beautiful place with interesting history but not a place for an all-day hike.

  Tammy Nara

  December 28, 2021

  Central Minnesota Hikes, Hiking

  Early Aviation, Historical park, Little Falls, loop trail, Minnesota, Minnesota hiking, minnesota parks, Pike creek, woods

• Flandrau State Park

  

  New Ulm, Minnesota is south of Hutchinson, west of Fairbault, north of Fairmont, and east of Walnut Grove. If you are familiar with Little House on the Prairie, you might remember Pa Ingalls making trips to Mankato now and then. Most likely he crossed the Minnesota river at New Ulm.

  Tammy Nara

  November 24, 2021

  Central Minnesota Hikes, Hiking, SE Minnesota Hikes, South Minnesota Hikes

  Hiking in Minnesota, In town, Minnesota state parks, New Ulm, River walk, southern minnesota, woods

• St. Croix State Park

  

  This park is HUGE compared to other Minnesota state parks. At 33,895 acres (13,717 ha) it is the largest Minnesota state park. I was driving there on a Friday afternoon. I knew it would be a challenge to get there before dark.

  Tammy Nara

  November 17, 2021

  Central Minnesota Hikes, East Central Minnesota Hikes, Hiking

  large park with trails, Minnesota hiking, River walk, state parks, trails

• Moose Lake State Park

  

  your legs. It is just off the freeway and has just over 5 miles (8 km) of really nice trails arranged in loops that let you choose your distance. The ranger station has a geological history center.

  Tammy Nara

  November 3, 2021

  Central Minnesota Hikes, Hiking, Northern Minnesota, Time management

  geological history center, hikes near twin cities, Hiking, leg stretch, loop trail, Minnesota hiking, Minnesota state parks, Moose Lake Minnesota, nature, trails