Don't let a little cold weather keep you from staying happy and healthy. Plenty of state parks and recreation areas plow or pack miles of trails for winter walkers! Winter hiking in Minnesota is beautiful, rewarding, and a great family activity.
- Check snow conditions before you head out.
- Use HikeFinder to see recommended hikes for all parks.
- Be safe and smart when hiking in cold weather - follow these tips.
- Get rewards for completing hikes. Join the Hiking Club.
Purchase a vehicle permit today and get a year of unlimited visits to all of Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas.
Events Calendar
10/19/18 | Big Bog State Recreation Area | |
10/19/18 | Interstate State Park | |
10/20/18 | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
10/20/18 | Frontenac State Park | |
10/20/18 | Jay Cooke State Park | |
10/20/18 | Blue Mounds State Park | |
10/26/18 | Whitewater State Park | |
10/26/18 | Sibley State Park | |
10/27/18 | Whitewater State Park | |
10/27/18 | Interstate State Park | |
10/27/18 | Blue Mounds State Park | |
11/10/18 | Jay Cooke State Park | |
11/11/18 | Fort Snelling State Park | |
11/23/18 | Sibley State Park | |
11/23/18 | Whitewater State Park | |
12/08/18 | Jay Cooke State Park | |
12/08/18 | Blue Mounds State Park | |
01/01/19 | Jay Cooke State Park | |
01/01/19 | Tettegouche State Park | |
01/01/19 | Minneopa State Park | |
01/01/19 | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
01/01/19 | Blue Mounds State Park | |
01/01/19 | Itasca State Park | |
01/05/19 | Fort Ridgely State Park | |
01/05/19 | Minneopa State Park | |
01/12/19 | Jay Cooke State Park | |
01/12/19 | Blue Mounds State Park | |
01/13/19 | Tettegouche State Park | |
01/16/19 | Gooseberry Falls State Park | |
01/19/19 | Jay Cooke State Park | |
01/20/19 | Sibley State Park | |
01/26/19 | Jay Cooke State Park | |
01/26/19 | Tettegouche State Park | |
01/26/19 | Split Rock Creek State Park | |
02/02/19 | Jay Cooke State Park | |
02/02/19 | Lake Maria State Park | |
02/02/19 | Flandrau State Park | |
02/13/19 | Gooseberry Falls State Park | |
02/16/19 | Minneopa State Park | |
02/17/19 | Jay Cooke State Park | |
02/19/19 | Sibley State Park | |
02/23/19 | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park | |
03/02/19 | Itasca State Park |
Please note: Occasionally, due to extreme weather or poor snow conditions, an event may need to be canceled or changed. When in doubt, call the park.