Best hikes in Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area

Ambleway maps 3 hikes in Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, from a 6.6-mile walk to a 15-mile day out. All of them score as wild, staying clear of roads and development for most of the route; the wildest is Minnesota Valley State Trail. The biggest climb is Minnesota River–Gifford Lake, 5 lakes, gaining 84 ft.

• Minnesota River–Gifford Lake, 5 lakes 15.1 mi · ▲ 84 ft
• Minnesota Valley State Trail 11.8 mi · ▲ 55 ft
• Horseshoe Lake via Minnesota Valley State Trail 6.6 mi · ▲ 27 ft