12 Best Fall Color Paddles in the Twin Cities
Minnesotans love to get outside for the fall colors in September and October. And one of the best ways to see them in a way most people don’t, is from …
Hennepin County Outdoor Rec
Outdoor recreation opportunities in Hennepin County. You’ll find information about parks and trails, waterways and campgrounds.
Hike the Winchell Trail • Mississippi Gorge Regional Park
Minneapolis/Hennepin County The Winchell Trail in Mississippi Gorge Regional Park takes you through a mature hardwood forest on paved and dirt trails within a (high) stone’s throw of the Mississippi …
A Spring Hike in Silverwood Park
St. Anthony, Hennepin County • No fee Silverwood Park is a small but lovely park embedded in urban St. Anthony with attractions for hikers, bikers and paddlers. Hikers are welcome …
Kayaking, SUPing and Canoeing on Fish Lake
Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals Fish Lake Regional Park is one of the nicest paddling spots in the Twin Cities. There are many reasons …
Snowshoeing in Elm Creek Park Reserve
Maple Grove, Champlin, Dayton/Hennepin County • No vehicle fee While snowshoeing is possible in most of Elm Creek Park Reserve’s 4,900 acres, there are 7 miles of designated snowshoe trails …
Paddleboard at Bryant Lake Regional Park
Eden Prairie/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals There’s plenty of paddling to be had at Bryant Lake Regional Park, with kayak, canoe and SUP rentals on-site …
Kayak the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes
Minneapolis/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed • On-site rentals at Bde Maka Ska Minneapolis’ Chain of Lakes is hugely popular with kayakers, canoeists and stand-up paddle boarders—and for good …
Biking in Elm Creek Park Reserve
Maple Grove/Hennepin County • No vehicle fees Elm Creek Park Reserve has one of the nicest, most extensive bike trail systems in the Twin Cities metro area. Almost 30 miles …
Kayak in French Regional Park
Plymouth/Hennepin County • No vehicle permit needed unless you use a trailer • On-site rentals French Regional Park sits on the north end of Medicine Lake. This park is extremely …
Bike the B’dote Trail in Minneapolis/Saint Paul
This 13ish-mile paved loop is a superb way to tour one of the most beautiful areas of urban Minneapolis/Saint Paul. About the Name: B’dote Trail You won’t find information anywhere …