Park · Itasca State Park, Minnesota

Best hikes in Itasca State Park

The 21 best of 21 trails in Itasca State Park, Minnesota, ranked by route quality.

Trails

21

Easy

18

Moderate

3

By activity

• Hiking · 18
• Walking · 15
• Road & touring bike · 3

Common features

• Lake
• Kid friendly
• Parking at trailhead
• Restroom at trailhead
• Wheelchair friendly
• Drinking water

Top trails

1. Dr Roberts Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km) · Elevation Gain 118 ft (36 m) · 35 min
2. Brower Trail Easy · 4.1 mi (6.6 km) · Elevation Gain 102 ft (31 m) · 1 hr 25 min
3. Aiton Heights Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 138 ft (42 m) · 30 min
4. Myrtle Lake Crossover Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 33 ft (10 m) · 30 min
5. Ozawindib Trail Moderate · 5.5 mi (8.9 km) · Elevation Gain 305 ft (93 m) · 1 hr 55 min
6. Nicollet Trail Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 121 ft (37 m) · 45 min
7. Red Pine Trail Easy · 2.3 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 197 ft (60 m) · 50 min
8. Deer Park Trail Moderate · 7.7 mi (12.4 km) · Elevation Gain 305 ft (93 m) · 2 hr 40 min
9. DeSoto Lake Trail Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km) · Elevation Gain 52 ft (16 m) · 20 min
10. DeSoto Trail Moderate · 6 mi (9.6 km) · Elevation Gain 226 ft (69 m) · 2 hr
11. Okerson Heights Trail Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km) · Elevation Gain 46 ft (14 m) · 25 min
12. Two Spot Trail Easy · 4 mi (6.5 km) · Elevation Gain 236 ft (72 m) · 1 hr 25 min
13. Mary Lake Trail Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 25 min
14. Sawmill Trail Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 25 min
15. Bohall Wilderness Trail Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) · 15 min
16. McKay Lake Crossover Trail Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) · Elevation Gain 33 ft (10 m) · 20 min
17. North Country Trail Spur Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 26 ft (8 m) · 10 min
18. Mississippi Headwaters Trail Easy · 8.3 mi (13.3 km) · Elevation Gain 295 ft (90 m) · 50 min
19. Eagle Scout Trail (NCT) Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 10 min
20. Merschman-Thompson trail Easy · 5.6 mi (8.9 km) · Elevation Gain 141 ft (43 m) · 35 min
21. Heartland State Trail Easy · 3.9 mi (6.4 km) · Elevation Gain 79 ft (24 m) · 25 min

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