60 hikes within 60 miles, Minneapolis and St. Paul : including hikes in and around the Twin Cities' greater metro area and beyond

Within the seven county "metro" area that encompasses the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul lies a network of hundreds of miles of trails. Hikes were selected to be representative of the area, showcasing the park or region's main attractions or personality. Some of these trails are broad, paved corridors through multi-use parks generously developed to provide a myriad of recreational opportunities for the young and old, the robust trekker, and the casual stroller. Trails are based in a wide range of areas such as walkways of grass winding through majestic stands of Minnesota hardwoods. Other hikes are spider-web networks that remind one of well-used deer trails. Some are isolated within a pocket of greenery surrounded by vast ribbons of freeway concrete and broad subdivisions. Others are woven within the fabric of parklands so expansive that you could literally spend weeks hiking all the networks lying within their folds. Twin Cities' hiking is huge so get the guide that gets you there and back. This decisive guide to day hikes in the Twin Cities’ area just got better. Updated maps, new hikes, new photos, and brand-new trailhead coordinates make Tom Watson's authoritative guide even more useful than before. Within the seven county "metro" area that encompasses the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul lies a network of hundreds of miles of trails. Hikes were selected to be representative of the area, showcasing the park or region's main attractions or personality. Some of these trails are broad, paved corridors through multi-use parks generously developed to provide a myriad of recreational opportunities for the young and old, the robust trekker, and the casual stroller.

Trails are based in a wide range of areas such as walkways of grass winding through majestic stands of Minnesota hardwoods. Other hikes are spider-web networks that remind one of well-used deer trails. Some are isolated within a pocket of greenery surrounded by vast ribbons of freeway concrete and broad subdivisions. Others are woven within the fabric of parklands so expansive that you could literally spend weeks hiking all the networks lying within their folds. Twin Cities' hiking is huge so get the guide that gets you there and back.

This decisive guide to day hikes in the Twin Cities' area just got better. Updated maps, new hikes, new photos, and brand-new trailhead coordinates make Tom Watson's authoritative guide even more useful than before.

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.