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5 miles
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Out-and-Back
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River
Forest
Dog Friendly
Scenic
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Added by Cassie Janssen
This hike is a way to escape the city without actually leaving Minneapolis.
This 5 mile roundtrip trail meanders along the Mississippi River bluffs on the west bank and is separate from the paved bike trail. The trail runs from 44th St. to Franklin Ave. Along the trail you will pass through an oak savanna restoration project, hike near the edge of bluffs and pass by the soft white sand beach. Intermittently, sets up stairs lead up from the trail to the bike path. This trail is beautiful in all seasons but it may be muddy or slippery after snowmelt and storms.
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mike smith
4/20/2020
Indian trails
It's the indian trails, we rode our bikes on it for years and years in the 60's and 70's... long before people unfortunately ...
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Lisa Middag
3/20/2019
Underappreciated walking gem
Rustic, part paved, part not, lots of remnants of its WPA origins--do not miss the high plateau Oak Savannah area. Several trail options (low, ...
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Jennifer Arnold
2/4/2018
Perfect Wooded Trail For Fall
Great place to escape the cities without actually leaving. Fall color here was amazing
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Ashlee Zentgraf
3/20/2017
Muddy Stroll
Nice trail for a stroll
that's makes you feel outside the cities :)
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Bryan Johnson
3/5/2017
Muddy Marvelous
Winchell was a great hike for anyone around Minneapolis/Saint Paul looking for a little adventure. The trails change between pavement and dirt, which is ...
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