3 Best Hiking Trails in St Paul, MN

"Fort Snelling State Park covers nearly 3,000 acres, which ensures a magnificent outdoor experience. The trail provides 12 miles of groomed and tracked ski trails, 6 miles of multi-use trails, and skijoring and dog sledding are allowed on 7 miles of trail. The elevation gain of the trail is 699 feet. This trail is generally considered an easy trail route. Fort Snelling State Park also offers extensive biking and skiing trails that connect with Minnehaha Park and the National Wildlife Refuge in the Minnesota Valley. Visitors also enjoy various activities like a golf course with nine holes, picnic areas, and bird watching. Dogs are allowed in designated leash areas.

"Hidden Falls Regional Park has approximately 6.7 miles of paved trails that offer a beautiful environment for a stroll, run, or ride in the afternoon. The trail provides free outdoor exercise programs all summer long. The elevation gain for the trail is 59 feet, and it is loop-type. The time taken to complete the total trail is approximately 26 minutes. The open shelter covers 12 out of 16 picnic tables and seats about 60 people. Visitors can quickly walk through the woods to find a hidden waterfall fed by the rain. Hidden Falls Regional Park also features plenty of grassy space, picnic areas, public restrooms, barbecue grills, kid-friendly hikes, picnic tables, and a wheelchair-accessible parking lot for the convenience of the visitors.

"Battle Creek Regional Park is a 1,840-acre natural park that features 3.3 miles of multi-use trails and 3.3 miles of single-track mountain biking. This trail is located 5.2 miles from St Paul. The trails have an elevation gain of 377 feet, and it is a loop trail. The time taken to complete the total trial is 1 hour and 13 minutes. The trail allows tourists to see various wildlife species like deer, egrets, and hawks, as well as the park's natural plant habitats. Battle Creek Regional Park features one large pavilion that can accommodate up to 500 people and various picnic shelters. The trail also has handicap-accessible restrooms, a large playground, and a nature play area. Dogs are also welcome in leash areas.