Park · Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Minnesota

Best hikes in Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

The 30 best of 78 trails in Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Minnesota, ranked by route quality.

Trails
78
Easy
72
Moderate
4
Expert
2

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Top trails

  1. Winchell Trail Moderate · 6.4 mi (10.4 km) · Elevation Gain 249 ft (76 m) · 2 hr 10 min
  2. Heritage Trail Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km) · Elevation Gain 72 ft (22 m) · 35 min
  3. Minnehaha Trail Easy · 5.4 mi (8.6 km) · Elevation Gain 112 ft (34 m) · 1 hr 45 min
  4. Indigo Bunting Loop Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 82 ft (25 m) · 30 min
  5. Lilydale Regional Park Brickyard Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km) · Elevation Gain 246 ft (75 m) · 40 min
  6. Snelling Lake Trail Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km) · Elevation Gain 43 ft (13 m) · 40 min
  7. Sargeant's Lake Trail Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · 25 min
  8. Scarlet Tanager Loop Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km) · Elevation Gain 69 ft (21 m) · 25 min
  9. West River Parkway Trail Moderate · 7.4 mi (11.9 km) · Elevation Gain 174 ft (53 m) · 2 hr 30 min
  10. Pike Island Trail Easy · 3.1 mi (5 km) · 1 hr
  11. Indian Mounds Trail Easy · 3.4 mi (5.5 km) · Elevation Gain 249 ft (76 m) · 25 min
  12. Indian Mounds Trail Easy · 2.9 mi (4.7 km) · Elevation Gain 164 ft (50 m) · 1 hr
  13. Robert Piram Regional Trail Easy · 7.1 mi (11.4 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 40 min
  14. New Hope Trail Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · 30 min
  15. Mendota Trail Easy · 3.5 mi (5.7 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 1 hr 10 min
  16. Mississippi River Regional Trail Easy · 6.5 mi (10.4 km) · Elevation Gain 49 ft (15 m) · 2 hr 5 min
  17. Overlook Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km) · Elevation Gain 98 ft (30 m) · 25 min
  18. Mississippi East Bank Trail Easy · 1.8 mi (2.8 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 35 min
  19. Big Rivers Regional Trail Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km) · Elevation Gain 75 ft (23 m) · 40 min
  20. Robert Piram Regional Trail Easy · 5.9 mi (9.5 km) · Elevation Gain 33 ft (10 m) · 1 hr 55 min
  21. Sam Morgan Regional Trail Easy · 9 mi (14.5 km) · Elevation Gain 128 ft (39 m) · 3 hr
  22. Mississippi River Trail Moderate · 13.8 mi (22.1 km) · Elevation Gain 203 ft (62 m) · 4 hr 30 min
  23. Mississippi River Trail Moderate · 5.6 mi (9.1 km) · Elevation Gain 325 ft (99 m) · 2 hr
  24. Mississippi River Trail Easy · 7.1 mi (11.5 km) · Elevation Gain 115 ft (35 m) · 2 hr 20 min
  25. Cherokee Trail Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km) · Elevation Gain 59 ft (18 m) · 35 min
  26. Travis' Trail Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km) · Elevation Gain 249 ft (76 m) · 50 min
  27. Freight Train Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km) · Elevation Gain 72 ft (22 m) · 15 min
  28. Rock Island Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 10 min
  29. Minnehaha Trail Easy · 7.3 mi (11.8 km) · Elevation Gain 207 ft (63 m) · 45 min
  30. Hidden Falls Bluff Trail Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 33 ft (10 m) · 30 min

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Questions about Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

How many trails are in Mississippi National River and Recreation Area?

GoTrails lists 78 trails in Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Minnesota: 72 easy, 4 moderate and 2 hard or expert.

What are the best hikes in Mississippi National River and Recreation Area?

Top picks on GoTrails: Winchell Trail, Heritage Trail, Minnehaha Trail, Indigo Bunting Loop, and Lilydale Regional Park Brickyard Trail.

What are some easy hikes in Mississippi National River and Recreation Area?

Easy picks: Heritage Trail, Minnehaha Trail, Indigo Bunting Loop, Lilydale Regional Park Brickyard Trail, and Snelling Lake Trail.

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