Many people love an easy stroll through a beautiful, natural area to ease their minds and find some calm. Sometimes, however, one wants something a bit more adventurous. Luckily there are an abundance of amazing hiking trails in Minnesota; here are five of moderate difficulty that lead to gorgeous views and bucolic surroundings.
Devil’s Kettle is a two-mile out-and-back trail that takes about an hour to complete and is well-known for camping, hiking, and birding. Waterfalls like this make it a favorite local destination.
Rylee Kwiatkowski/AllTrails Devil’s Kettle Trail Head, 4051 MN-61, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
The trail is surrounded by lush forest and is open year-round. This is a hike you won’t want to miss.
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Baptism River is a nearly three-mile trail not far from Silver Bay. Gorgeous views like this abound on this trail.
Mary Simmons/AllTrails Baptism River, Beaver Bay Township, MN 55614, USA
There’s nothing like hiking among tall trees to soothe your mind while you get some invigorating hiking in. The beauty here keeps people coming back for more.
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A hike to a lake is always a treat, but what about to two lakes? Superior Hiking Trail leads to Bean and Bear Lakes and rewards hikers with magnificent views like this.
Darya Antanovich/AllTrails Superior Hiking Trail, Minnesota, USA
The sound of trickling streams accompanies you as you make your way along this 6.3-mile trail. Backpackers love this area, especially from May through October.
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I don’t think anyone could ever get enough views like this. Sitting amongst the trees with a stunning view of Lake Superior is something that can’t be beat!
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This 3.2-mile trail will take you through a thickly wooded forest and is frequented by hikers and runners. It takes about an hour and a half and these views will make that time fly right by.
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Minnesota sure is full of outstanding trails overlooking serene lakes. Near Grand Portage, MN, the Mount Josephine Lookout Tower Trail is perfect for a good hike and has a bit more solitude than many trails.
Steve Lovell/AllTrails Mount Josephine, Mt Josephine, Grand Portage, MN 55605, USA
Birders love traipsing these trails alongside hikers and runners. The best times to hike this trail are March through November. Your leashed dog will love all the various scents.
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While Minnesota has no shortage of adventurous hiking trails to enjoy, there is a lot more to this beautiful state! Fun some quirky fun, be sure to visit the SPAM Museum in Austin, MN. There’s also a fun waterpark with its own swim-up bar. What are your favorite places in Minnesota? Let us know in the comments below.
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Devil’s Kettle Trail Head, 4051 MN-61, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
Dana Provus/AllTrails
Mary Simmons/AllTrails
Baptism River, Beaver Bay Township, MN 55614, USA
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Darya Antanovich/AllTrails
Superior Hiking Trail, Minnesota, USA
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Randy Hanzal/AllTrails
Ernesto De Quesada/AllTrails
Steve Lovell/AllTrails
Mount Josephine, Mt Josephine, Grand Portage, MN 55605, USA
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