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The multi-use Minnesota Valley State Trail parallels the Minnesota River. The section of trail from Shakopee to Chaska is paved and a natural surface trail runs from Chaska to Belle Plaine.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/minnesota_valley/index.html

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has completed a 1.8-mile extension of the Minnesota Valley State Trail ’s eastern segment in Bloomington, Minn., adding to a 1.7-mile segment completed in 2021.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/2025/07/17/new-segment-minnesota-valley-state-trail-now-open-bloomington

The paved Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail is a beautiful 18-mile multiple use trail that connects the communities of Harmony and Preston with the Root River State Trail in southeastern Minnesota 's Blufflands region. In the summer the trail is used mainly for hiking, biking and in-line skating. The trail is groomed for cross-country skiing in winter.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/harmony_preston/index.html

Alphabetical listing of all Minnesota state trails , including trail length, surface and uses allowed.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/list.html

With 21 Minnesota state trails , it can be hard to choose which one is right for your adventure. We break it down into 8 easy categories to help you get started.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/trailstartup.html

Contact phone numbers and addresses for Minnesota state trails .
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/contact.html

DNR news releases involving Minnesota state trails , ATV trails , grant-in-aid trails and snowmobile trails .
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/news.html

Just minutes from the Twin Cities, this state recreation area preserves part of the Minnesota River Valley . The multi-use Minnesota Valley State Trail parallels the Minnesota River. The section of trail from Shakopee to Chaska is paved and a natural surface trail runs from Chaska to Belle Plaine. The area is ideal for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and snowmobiling. The landscapes are just as diverse as the trail system and include wetlands, floodplain forest and blufftop oak savanna. Wildlife observation and birdwatching are popular activities year-round.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=sra00304

Take a snapshot virtual tour of the Root River and Harmony-Preston Valley state trails to help plan your next visit!
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trail/virtual_tour/root_river_harmony_preston_valley/snapshot.html

Snowmobile stud restrictions on Minnesota state trails .
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snowmobiling/pavedtrails.html

DNR news releases from the past year that have been distributed to media outlets.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/index.html?page=5

Current Responsible Government Unit (RGU) Projects
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/environmentalreview/projects/index.html

Panoramic and snapshot virtual tours of Minnesota 's state parks, recreation areas, trails and water trails . Explore from home!
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/virtual_tours.html

Maps and details for the six paddling segments of the Minnesota River State Water Trail .
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/watertrails/minnesotariver/segments-maps.html

Find the best bike trails in Minnesota! Minnesota state parks and trails have thousands of miles of biking trails for you to explore.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/starter_kit/wheels.html

The Great River Ridge State Trail has picturesque views of river bluffs and was built on former railroad grade. 13 miles of paved trail runs from Plainview south through the town of Elgin and continues on to County Road 9.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/great_river_ridge/index.html

Facts and trivia about Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and waysides, including the years they were established.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/faq/mnfacts/state_parks.html

Alphabetical listing of state -managed horse trails and horse campgrounds around Minnesota .
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/horseback_riding/horse-trails-z-list.html

A listing of things to do and rules on Scientific and Natural Areas.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snas/rules.html

The Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail is a wheelchair accessible 39-mile paved rail-trail in Minnesota that has been developed for bicycling, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, and snowmobiling.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/sakatah/index.html

Results of surveys, studies, and reports for Minnesota State Parks and Trails
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/pat/index.html