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!

Bike to Duluth: Come On, Do It!

“This ride allowed us to experience just about every environment our beautiful state has to offer,” says co-organizer Quinn Erickson about Bike to Duluth!

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.

Your Corona Story

It’s been another week of cancelled plans and life upside down.

Guest Blog: River Bend Nature Center

Blogger Alyson Levig takes us on a trip to River Bend Nature Center in Faribault

Fall Fun Walks with the NSTT

 The NorthStar Trail Travelers (NSTT) are heading north in September, and you’re invited.

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.

Trail Pairings: Bad Habit Brewing Co

A ride on the Lake Wobegon Trail pairs very well with a visit to Bad Habit Brewing in Saint Joseph.

Trail Pairings: A Visit to Thief River Falls

We spent a weekend biking and exploring northwestern Minnesota, where, as they say, two rivers meet.

Make Your Escape: A Cuyuna Christmas

Writer Tonja Sahaydak spent Christmas with the family in a Cuyuna yurt and went dashing through the snow.

Cycling the Skyline

A bike trip with a view: Skyline Parkway Scenic Byway travels the length of Duluth at the crest of the hill.

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