Minnesota Trails

You like to hike? We have lots of footpaths for your short walk or backpacking adventure. Your bike is your escape vehicle? Check out our paved and dirt trails for a short spin or multi-day tour. Looking for a cabin fever reliever? Minnesota has miles and miles of ski and snowshoe trails, so you don’t have to be a couch potato in the winter.
Find your favorite here.

 

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

Must-Do Bike Rides in 2026

Road, trail, gravel, you name it. Take a look at our list of 2026 must-do bike rides and mark your calendars!

Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge By Bike

The Trails team toured Big Stone Wildlife Refuge by bike. Enjoy this photo and video gallery!

Trail Pairings: A Visit to Lakeville

Miles and miles of trails in Lakeville pair well with pints at two local breweries.

High Fun Factor at Belmont County Park

Off-road trails at Belmont County Park in Jackson, MN put southwestern Minnesota on the mountain biking map.

No Summertime Blues

If you’re looking for a weekend getaway that doesn’t require a complicated itinerary or hours behind the wheel, Albert Lea makes a pretty convincing case for itself.

Iconic Winter Festival Celebrates Milestone

The City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival brings thousands to Minneapolis’ Theodore Wirth Park. 2022 marks its 20-year anniversary.

Finding Fergus Falls

Our weekend in Fergus Falls reminded us why we travel: for the unexpected, the delightful, and the deeply local.

Quiet Time at Tettegouche

This iconic state park is a year-round destination on Minnesota’s North Shore.

Norpine Fat Bike Classic Is Back With New Full Moon Tour

The Full Moon Tour lets you experience Cook County’s world class dark sky by fat bike.

New Gravel Series Makes Positive Connections

In its inaugural season, the Minnesota Gravel ‘Sota Series kicks off with 13 races.

A Tale of Two Trails: Paul Bunyan State Trail

You’ll see many incarnations of Paul Bunyan and other colorful characters in towns along this one-of-a-kind trail.

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