60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul: Including the Twin Cities' Greater Metro Area and Beyond

Using clear and entertaining narrative, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul introduces newcomers and lifelong residents alike to a surprising array of the best day hikes within a 60-mile radius of these fascinating cities.

Choose hikes such as Crosby Farm Park, where you'll travel past a historic site and through marshes and bottomlands. Challenge yourself with an 11.25-mile hike through Elm Creek Park Reserve, and enjoy its varied terrain of marshes, meadows, and forests. And hike the stands of woods at Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park for a glimpse of the rare dwarf trout lily in spring.

You'll save time with Key At-a-Glance Information, providing quick and easy assessments of each hike before you hit the trail. Inside you'll find:

Detailed Directions to the Trailheads

GPS-Based Trail Maps with Accurate Hike Information

A Chart of Recommended Hikes by Category

So what are you waiting for? The ultimate hike is just a short drive away.