What is it about a trail that involves water that is so appealing? A waterfall, lake, or creek is refreshing, beautiful, and peaceful. Here are six of the most refreshing waterfront trails you can take in Minnesota.
- The Minnehaha Creek Trail is a 1.8-mile loop.
Jon Seaton / EyeEm/EyeEm via Getty Images It is considered an easy hike, with a waterfall and a nice view of the Mississippi River. The trail is dog-friendly. For more information, visit AllTrails.com. Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
- In Duluth, Congdon Park features a 1.2-mile out and back trail.
Mariann Metzer/AllTrails Enjoy the bridges and waterfalls along the creek on this generally easy hike. Dogs are welcome. You could spot some deer, and you may find a few rocks to scramble over. For more information, visit AllTrails.com. Congdon Park, Duluth, MN, USA
- The Wolf Creek Falls Trail is a 1.5-mile out and back hike near Sandstone, highlighting a small waterfall and the Kettle River.
Reimar Gaertner/UIG/Collection Mix: Subjects via Getty Images Be on the lookout for snapping turtles and deer. Leashed dogs are allowed on the trail. Start from Banning State Park or Robinson Park. You can paddle to the falls from Robinson Park too. For more information, visit AllTrails.com. Wolf Creek Falls, Sandstone, MN 55072, USA
- The 1.1-mile out and back Kadunce River Wayside Trail is in Superior National Forest near Grand Marais.
Layne Kennedy/Corbis Documentary via Getty Images Ooh and ahh at the waterfall and pretty views of the river through the canyon. The trail is rated as easy, and leashed dogs are welcome. For more information, visit AllTrails.com. Kadunce River State Wayside, MN-61, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
- The Pipestone National Monument Circle Trail, near Pipestone, offers a 1.4-mile loop to see Winniwissa Falls, as well as an area rich in local history.
PBouman/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images The dog-friendly trail is rated as easy. Stop at the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center to learn more. For more information, visit the Pipestone National Monument website. Pipestone National Monument, 36 Reservation Ave, Pipestone, MN 56164, USA
- The Fifth Falls and Superior Hiking Trail Loop in Gooseberry Falls State Park, is a 3-mile hike with up to five different waterfalls along the way.
Saibal/Moment via Getty Images The trail, rated as easy, follows the Gooseberry River, passing by the lower, middle, and upper Gooseberry Falls. The trail may be slightly more strenuous towards the upper falls. It can be crowded at times. For more information, visit AllTrails.com. Fifth Falls Bridge, Superior Hiking Trail, Two Harbors, MN 55616, USA
So here you have it, six of the most refreshing waterfront trails you can take in Minnesota. Now you know what you will be doing next weekend. There is much to explore outdoors right here in the land of 10,000 lakes.
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It is considered an easy hike, with a waterfall and a nice view of the Mississippi River. The trail is dog-friendly. For more information, visit AllTrails.com.
Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
Mariann Metzer/AllTrails
Enjoy the bridges and waterfalls along the creek on this generally easy hike. Dogs are welcome. You could spot some deer, and you may find a few rocks to scramble over. For more information, visit AllTrails.com.
Congdon Park, Duluth, MN, USA
Reimar Gaertner/UIG/Collection Mix: Subjects via Getty Images
Be on the lookout for snapping turtles and deer. Leashed dogs are allowed on the trail. Start from Banning State Park or Robinson Park. You can paddle to the falls from Robinson Park too. For more information, visit AllTrails.com.
Wolf Creek Falls, Sandstone, MN 55072, USA
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Ooh and ahh at the waterfall and pretty views of the river through the canyon. The trail is rated as easy, and leashed dogs are welcome. For more information, visit AllTrails.com.
Kadunce River State Wayside, MN-61, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
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The dog-friendly trail is rated as easy. Stop at the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center to learn more. For more information, visit the Pipestone National Monument website.
Pipestone National Monument, 36 Reservation Ave, Pipestone, MN 56164, USA
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The trail, rated as easy, follows the Gooseberry River, passing by the lower, middle, and upper Gooseberry Falls. The trail may be slightly more strenuous towards the upper falls. It can be crowded at times. For more information, visit AllTrails.com.
Fifth Falls Bridge, Superior Hiking Trail, Two Harbors, MN 55616, USA
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