It's Time to Take a Hike in the Twin Cities!
The best way to experience Minneapolis and St. Paul is by hiking them! Get outdoors with Minnesota author and naturalist Tom Watson as he helps you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of the Twin Cities. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body.
Marvel at the awe-inspiring waterways of the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers. Experience the breathtaking views at Afton State Park and Barn Bluff. Go bird-watching on the slopes and hills at Frontenac and Lake Maria state parks. Immerse yourself in history along the old railroad routes of the Douglas State Trail and Cannon Valley Trail. With an award-winning outdoors writer as your guide, you'll learn about the area and experience nature through 60 of the Twin Cities' best hikes!
Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time, and more, so you can quickly and easily learn about each trail. Detailed directions, GPS-based trail maps, and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you're going. Tips on nearby activities further enhance your enjoyment of every outing. Whether you're a local looking for new places to explore or a visitor to the area, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding communities.
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978-1-63404-166-9 (9781634041669)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Tom Watson was born in California and moved to the Twin Cities from Missouri at age 7. He remained in Minnesota until he graduated from the University of Minnesota's College of Forestry with a B.S. in forest resource management and recreation. Then, in the mid-1980s, he moved to Kodiak, Alaska, where he spent 15 years operating a sea-kayak touring business and began working as a freelance writer and photographer. Published in several national magazines and an award-winning, active member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers, Tom is also the author of Best Minnesota Camper Cabins (Adventure Publications) and Best Tent Camping: Minnesota (Menasha Ridge Press). In addition to hiking, he enjoys photography, music, gardening, bird-watching, paddling, and camping.
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Map Legend
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
60 Hikes by Category
Introduction
URBAN & SUBURBAN SAINT PAUL
Battle Creek
Big Rivers Regional Trail
Bruce Vento Regional Trail
Crosby Farm Regional Park
Lake Elmo Park Reserve: Eagle Point Lake
South Saint Paul Riverfront Trail
Thompson County Park: Thompson Trail
URBAN & SUBURBAN MINNEAPOLIS
Bass Ponds to Old Cedar Bridge
Bryant Lake
Bunker Hills Regional Park
Carlos Avery Trail
City Lakes Chain: Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake of the Isles
Coon Rapids Dam
Fort Snelling State Park: Snelling Lake and Pike Island Trails
Hyland Lake Park Reserve: Richardson Interpretive Trail
Minnehaha Falls and Creek
Mississippi Gorge Trail
Rice Creek North Regional Trail
Wood Lake Nature Center
SOUTHWEST
Baylor Regional Park
Carver Park Reserve, Lowry Nature Center: Tamarack Trail
Cleary Lake Regional Park
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park: Marsh Trail Loop
Louisville Swamp: Mazomani Trail
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area: Lawrence Trail
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
Sakatah Lake State Park
SOUTHEAST
Afton State Park
Barn Bluff
Cannon Valley Trail
Cannon River Wilderness Area Trail
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
Douglas State Trail
Frontenac State Park: Bluffside Trail
Goodhue Pioneer State Trail
Kinnickinnic State Park, Wisconsin
Lebanon Hills Regional Park: Holland and Jensen Lakes Loop
Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park: Big Woods Trail
Red Cedar State Trail, Wisconsin
Spring Lake Park Reserve: Schaar's Bluff Trail
NORTHWEST
Baker Park Reserve
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Elm Creek Park Reserve: Eastman Nature Trail
Lake Maria State Park
Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
Rum River North County Park
Sand Dunes State Forest: Ann Lake
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge: Prairie's Edge Trail
Snail Lake
NORTHEAST
Brown's Creek State Trail
Gateway State Trail
Interstate State Park, Minnesota
Interstate State Park, Wisconsin
Pine Point Regional Park Trail
Tamarack Nature Center
Wild River State Park
William O'Brien State Park: Upper Park Trail
Willow River State Park, Wisconsin
APPENDIX: INFORMATION SOURCES
Index
About the Author
