Moon 75 Great Hikes Minneapolis & St. Paul

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Hike through majestic pine forests, past serene lakes, and across vast prairies filled with wildflowers. Paradise is just outside your door with Moon 75 Great Hikes Minneapolis & St. Paul.

Inside you'll find:

• A Hike for Everyone: Hikes range from short, flat routes suitable for families to daylong treks for more ambitious hikers, with options to extend or shorten the hikes. All hikes are rated for difficulty and marked with features such as dog-friendly or wheelchair accessible
• Explore the Trails: Highlights like waterfalls, beaches, historic sites, wildlife, and wildflowers are noted for each hike
  
• Maps and Directions: Explore with easy-to-use maps and point-by-point navigation, including detailed driving directions to each trailhead with GPS coordinates and public transit options when available
• Top Hikes: Lists like "Best River Hikes," "Best Historical Hikes," and "Best for Viewing Wildlife" will help you choose trails in the Twin Cities Metro Area, Brainerd Lakes and the Mississippi River Valley, the St. Croix River Valley, the Minnesota River Valley, and Southern Minnesota
• Trusted Advice: Jake Kulju has been hitting the trails since he was old enough to wear hiking boots, and he shares his expertise with you
  
• Tips and Tools: Learn essentials like health, safety, and trail etiquette, plus background information on the landscape and history of the trails

Whether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon's comprehensive coverage and trusted advice will have you ready to lace up your hiking boots and head out on your next adventure.

Looking to explore more of the Midwest's beauty? Try Moon Michigan's Upper Peninsula or Moon Wisconsin's Door County.

Jake Kulju has been hiking Minnesota trails ever since he could tie the laces on a pair of hiking boots. He loves watching red-tailed hawks soaring over meadows, unearthing morel mushrooms, and picking wild blueberries in the areas that surround the Twin Cities. Whether hunting for crayfish on the banks of the Mississippi River, building campfires with driftwood and pine needles, or sleeping under the stars, Jake hardly lets the dust settle on a trail before he comes back for another visit. He believes that if you aren't hiking a Minnesota trail, you probably should be.

Born in north-central Minnesota, Jake currently lives in St. Paul, where he has built a vocation around his love for the great north-woods. He writes a monthly hiking destination column for Outdoor Traditions magazine, and recounts many of his outdoor adventures in his "Reflections" column for the Voyageur Press of McGregor newspaper. Jake is also the editor of the outdoor travel gear website cascadegear.com. More of Jake's work can be found at jakekulju.com.