Trails
Step Off the Beaten Path to Break from the Everyday
You never know what you mind find when you hit the trail and start exploring. Make a game to see if you can you name the animal tracks scattered along the hiking trails. Many of our parks have hiking trails for whatever distance you choose. Spend just a few hours or all day connecting with nature. The Northland Arboretum—in the heart of Brainerd and Baxter—offers easy access to gardens and trails.
Trails
Step Off the Beaten Path to Break from the Everyday
You never know what you mind find when you hit the trail and start exploring. Make a game to see if you can you name the animal tracks scattered along the hiking trails. Many of our parks have hiking trails for whatever distance you choose. Spend just a few hours or all day connecting with nature. The Northland Arboretum—in the heart of Brainerd and Baxter—offers easy access to gardens and trails.
Veterans Walking Trail-Bog Walk
Experience shrub swamp and its wildlife and habitat on this trail. 1.5 miles, handicap accessible.See plants, dragonflies, birds and lots of critters.
Cuyuna Lakes Trails/Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails
Biking, Mountain Biking, In-Line Skating (or Roller Blading), Running, Walking, Skiing, Hiking, Geo-Caching, Hunting and Fishing activities are all available in the Cuyuna State Recreation Area!
Brainerd Trails
The City of Brainerd has many paved trails winding through the entire city. Residents and tourists enjoy riding the fine paved trails that lead to the Paul Bunyan Trail at the Northland Arboretum.
East Gull Lake Trails
Enjoy the East Gull Lake multi-use trail system and the trails in the city of East Gull Lake.
Baxter Trails
City of Baxter trail system is one of the finest in the area, enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. Paul Bunyan Trail located at Northland Arboetum, just north of Excelsior Road, Baxter.
Paul Bunyan State Trail
This trail is more than 100 miles from the trailhead in Baxter to Bemidji. Access and parking areas in multiple locations - communities along the trail offer shopping, eating, buy or rent equipment.
Great River Road-National Scenic Byway of Mississippi River
Travels 575 miles beside the legendary Mississippi River. Network of roadways from pristine headwaters in Itasca State Park thru lush forest, rich farmland, Twin Cities, to bluffs of MN SE border.
Veterans Walking Trail-Bog Walk
Experience shrub swamp and its wildlife and habitat on this trail. 1.5 miles, handicap accessible.See plants, dragonflies, birds and lots of critters.
Cuyuna Lakes Trails/Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails
Biking, Mountain Biking, In-Line Skating (or Roller Blading), Running, Walking, Skiing, Hiking, Geo-Caching, Hunting and Fishing activities are all available in the Cuyuna State Recreation Area!
Brainerd Trails
The City of Brainerd has many paved trails winding through the entire city. Residents and tourists enjoy riding the fine paved trails that lead to the Paul Bunyan Trail at the Northland Arboretum.
East Gull Lake Trails
Enjoy the East Gull Lake multi-use trail system and the trails in the city of East Gull Lake.
Baxter Trails
City of Baxter trail system is one of the finest in the area, enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. Paul Bunyan Trail located at Northland Arboetum, just north of Excelsior Road, Baxter.
Paul Bunyan State Trail
This trail is more than 100 miles from the trailhead in Baxter to Bemidji. Access and parking areas in multiple locations - communities along the trail offer shopping, eating, buy or rent equipment.
Great River Road-National Scenic Byway of Mississippi River
Travels 575 miles beside the legendary Mississippi River. Network of roadways from pristine headwaters in Itasca State Park thru lush forest, rich farmland, Twin Cities, to bluffs of MN SE border.