How many hiking trails are listed in Minnesota?

The directory currently includes 61 quality-checked routes in Minnesota, covering 2.5k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Minnesota?

North Country National Scenic Trail (MN) currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Superior Hiking Trail and Border Route Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Minnesota?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Minnesota?

31 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Minnesota

61 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Minnesota, United States. Together their route lines cover 2.5k km. The average route is 40.8 km with 187 m (614 ft) of recorded ascent.

61
Trails: 2.5k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 696 m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 31 easy (51%), 20 moderate (33%) and 10 hard or expert (16%). 15 routes (25%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (12), lake (8), forest (8), river (4). The highest recorded point in this set is 696 m (2,283 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. North Country National Scenic Trail (MN), Superior Hiking Trail, Border Route Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

10.5 km

Brule Lake Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

185 m

Brule Lake Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

1 recorded loop

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
North Country National Scenic Trail (MN)	1366 km	2,139 m	328 hr	Point to point
Superior Hiking Trail	477 km	2,423 m	116 hr	Point to point
Border Route Trail	106 km	1,292 m	26 hr	Point to point
Snowbank and Disappointment Lakes Loop	38.5 km	272 m	9 hr 8 min	Loop
Superior Hiking Trail Cascade Loop	12.1 km	379 m	3 hr 5 min	Point to point
Brule Lake Trail	10.5 km	185 m	2 hr 28 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.