Take a winter walk
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.
Before you go
- 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
Scroll table right to see more »| 07/12/20 | Summer Flower Walk | Fort Snelling State Park | |
| 07/17/20 | Bog (mashkiig) Discovery: Roving Bog Walk | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 07/25/20 | Bog (mashkiig) Discovery: Roving Bog Walk and Scavenger Hunt | Big Bog State Recreation Area | |
| 08/01/20 | Bog (mashkiig) Discovery: Roving Bog Walk | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 08/03/20 | Full Moon Hike | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park | |
| 08/14/20 | Bog (mashkiig) Discovery: Roving Bog Walk | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 08/28/20 | Bog (mashkiig) Discovery: Roving Bog Walk | Big Bog State Recreation Area | |
| 08/29/20 | Bog (mashkiig) Discovery: Roving Bog Walk | Lake Bemidji State Park | |
| 09/02/20 | Full Moon Hike | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park | |
| 09/05/20 | Big Bog Boardwalk Candlelight HIke | Big Bog State Recreation Area | |
| 09/26/20 | Itasca's 13th Annual Autumn Harvest Festival and Lantern Lit Hike | 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.