Hiking tips and locations
Whether you prefer long treks along challenging forest trails or short easy jaunts along accessible paved trails, Minnesota has a trail for everyone, at all fitness levels.
![beautiful sunset](https://images.dnr.state.mn.us/calendar/thumbs/night_sky.jpg)
Places to go: find a trail
State trails A-Z list »
State parks A-Z list »
State forests »
Scientific and natural areas »
Other opportunities »
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Things to do: activities
Nature viewing »
Birding »
Join the state park Hiking Club »
Stay overnight in a tent or cabin »
![group on a trail](https://images.dnr.state.mn.us/recreation/hiking/trail_safety.jpg)
Things to know: safety tips
Hiking safety tips »
Deer ticks »
Poison ivy »
Trail etiquette »