Hiking Minnesota : a guide to the state's greatest hiking adventures

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Title:

Hiking Minnesota : a guide to the state's greatest hiking adventures

Author:

Mosher, Mary Jo, author.

ISBN:

9781493035717

Edition:

3rd ed.

Physical Description:

vii, 277 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm.

Series:

Where to hike series.

Subject Term:

Hiking -- Minnesota -- Guidebooks.

Backpacking -- Minnesota -- Guidebooks.

Geographic Term:

Minnesota -- Guidebooks.

Genre:

Guidebooks

Added Author:

Mosher, Kristine,

Summary:

View the spectacular waterfalls, gorges, and canyons of the nationally known Superior Hiking Trail, step back into Native American history alongside the quarries of Pipestone National Monument, or see bald eagles and other wildlife in Bear Head Lake State Park. Highlighting the history and geography of each route, this book introduces more than forty of the finest trails the Gopher State has to offer. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs and descriptions, trailhead location, mile-by-mile directional cues, gorgeous full-color photography, and a detailed map.

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Concise descriptions and detailed maps for more than 40 easy-to-follow trails in Minnesota that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history. Hiking Minnesota provides the latest information to plan a customized trip: Common and lesser-known hikes, Full-color photos, maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS, Insightful hike overviews, details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and more, A combination of scenic geologic features and a healthy stewardship for the natural world have led to a plethora of great hiking trails in Minnesota, and this guide describes many hikes found within the area: Hikes suited to every ability, Thrill of hiking in solitude surrounded by wildlife, Discover swimming holes, spectacular views, and more, Falcon is the premier publisher of outdoor recreation guidebooks in North America. Written by and for outdoor enthusiasts, these guides not only provide you with the skills you need but also take you along with our authoritative local experts on these experiences of a lifetime. Book jacket.

Author Notes

Mary Jo Mosher is a freelance writer, retired journalist, and USDA Forest Service volunteer. She lives in Becker, Minnesota. Kristine Mosher has spent many years as a wilderness instructor and outdoor educator. She lives in Ely, Minnesota.

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. 1
Minnesota Weather	p. 1
Flora and Fauna	p. 2
Wilderness Restrictions	p. 5
Getting Around Minnesota	p. 6
How to Use This Guide	p. 7
Ranking the Hikes	p. 9
Map Legend	p. 11
The Hikes
The Confluence	p. 12
1 Minnehaha Falls	p. 14
2 Fort Snelling State Park	p. 20
3 William O'Brien State Park	p. 25
Honorable Mentions	p. 30
Blufflands	p. 32
4 Nerstrand Big Woods State Park	p. 34
5 Barn Bluff	p. 39
6 Frontenac State Park	p. 43
7 Whitewater State Park	p. 48
8 Great River Bluffs State Park	p. 53
9 Beaver Creek Valley	p. 59
Prairie Lands	p. 65
10 Camden State Park	p. 67
11 Pipestone National Monument	p. 73
12 Blue Mounds State Park	p. 80
Honorable Mention	p. 85
Glacial Lakes and Landforms	p. 86
13 St. Croix State Park	p. 88
14 St Croix State Forest-Tamarack	p. 92
15 Banning State Park	p. 98
16 Mille Lacs Kathio State Park	p. 102
17 Savanna Portage State Park	p. 108
18 Pillsbury State Forest	p. 113
19 Lake Maria State Park	p. 117
20 Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge	p. 122
21 Glacial Lakes State Park	p. 127
22 Maplewood State Park	p. 132
23 Itasca State Park	p. 138
24 Scenic State Park	p. 146
Honorable Mentions	p. 151
Glacial Lake Agassiz Plain	p. 152
25 Buffalo River State Park	p. 154
26 Old Mill State Park	p. 159
27 Zippel Bay State Park	p. 164
Lake Superior and Border Lakes	p. 168
28 Voyageurs National Park	p. 170
29 Secret-Blackstone-Ennis Lake Trail	p. 176
30 Bass Lake Trail	p. 181
31 Bear Head Lake State Park	p. 186
32 Border Route-Caribou Rock Trail	p. 192
33 Eagle Mountain	p. 198
34 Grand Portage State Park	p. 203
35 Judge C. R. Magney State Park	p. 208
36 Cascade River	p. 213
37 Split Rock Lighthouse State Park	p. 221
38 Park Point	p. 226
39 Jay Cooke State Park	p. 231
Honorable Mentions	p. 237
Great Escape-The Superior Hiking Trail	p. 242
40 The Superior Hiking Trail	p. 243
The Art of Hiking	p. 259
About the Authors	p. 277

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