Minnesota Hiking Trails

Besides all the great hiking opportunities in our state parks, there are hundreds of miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) in our state. The NCT stretches 4,600 miles from North Dakota to Vermont. In Minnesota it shares part of its path with the Kekekabic, Border Route and Superior Hiking Trails.
Here we feature 23 sections of this scenic trail – take a quick out and back stroll or plan an overnight backpacking adventure.

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Walker, MN is connected to more than 150 miles of paved trails!
Two cyclists ride mountain bikes on a narrow dirt trail through lush green woods. The bottom of the image reads, Explore Alexandria Minnesota.
Person riding a bicycle on a paved path through a sunlit forest, with the text “Visit Brainerd Baxter, MN. Minnesota’s Playground” and a website link at the bottom.
Hutchinson MN: Home of the Luce Line State Trail

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Read stories about Minnesota’s hiking trails in the MN Miles Blog:

Let St. Cloud Find You

We pretended we had never been, and let the city introduce itself all over again. As it turned out, we had missed a few things along the way.

Fall Escape to Otter Tail County

Otter Tail County in western Minnesota holds a special kind of charm in the fall.

Seeking Volunteers for BWCAW Spring Trail-Clearing Season

Last year, Boundary Waters Advisory Committee members contributed over 7,000 volunteer hours towards maintaining trails for use by the public.

Paul Bunyan’s Backyard

Hiking, biking, paddling, and a meat raffle date night in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Murray County Mission

We’re on a mission to take a deep dive into outdoor adventure in southwestern Minnesota and we start with a trip to Murray County.

All You Have to Do is Walk

A multi-day trip on the Superior Hiking Trail brings things into focus for a Texas couple.

Where the Heck is Breadloaf Ridge?

During peak fall color season on Minnesota’s North Shore, it’s good to have some alternatives to busy hiking trails.

Adventure Report: Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

It was time to recharge the batteries with a hike on a sunny winter day.

A Runner’s Guide to Minnesota’s North Shore

From Jay Cooke and Duluth to Grand Portage, the North Shore offers trail running adventures of all lengths and difficulty levels.

A Whole New Perspective

A hike down Pike Creek offers a whole new look at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park.

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