Family Friendly Hikes on NoCoastBestCoast.com

Spruce Knob (West Virginia State Highpoint)

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia

Thursday, May 13th, 2021

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Ebright Azimuth (Delaware State Highpoint)

, Delaware

Tuesday, May 4th, 2021

Rating	★★☆☆☆(2/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.1 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Hoosier Hill (Indiana State Highpoint)

, Indiana

Saturday, March 27th, 2021

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.1 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Campbell Hill (Ohio State Highpoint)

, Ohio

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

The picturesque monument atop Campbell Hill after a rain storm

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.3 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	Yes

Discovery Park Loop Trail

Discovery Park, Washington

Saturday, January 2nd, 2021

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.8 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Poo Poo Point via Chirico Trail

West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area, Washington

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

Poo Poo Point has an amazing view of Mt. Ranier

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.8 miles roundtrip
Time	2.5 hours
Terrain	Strenuous climbing
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Clingmans Dome (Tennessee State Highpoint)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

The concrete tower on the summit of Clingmans Dome

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Strenuous climbing
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Sassafras Mountain (South Carolina State Highpoint)

, South Carolina

Monday, July 27th, 2020

A smaller observation deck near the parking lot

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.4 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Brasstown Bald (Georgia State Highpoint)

Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia

Thursday, July 23rd, 2020

The summit tower as seen from the parking lot

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.2 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Strenuous climbing
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Black Mountain (Kentucky State Highpoint)

, Kentucky

Monday, July 20th, 2020

The communications equipment on Black Mountain

Rating	★☆☆☆☆(1/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Driskill Mountain (Louisiana State Highpoint)

, Louisiana

Monday, June 29th, 2020

Rating	★★☆☆☆(2/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.8 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Britton Hill (Florida State Highpoint)

Lakewood Park, Florida

Sunday, June 28th, 2020

A marker labeling Britton Hill in Florida

Rating	★★☆☆☆(2/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Cheaha Mountain (Alabama State Highpoint)

Cheaha State Park, Alabama

Friday, June 26th, 2020

The sign, observation tower, and CCC Museum at the summit of Cheaha Mountain

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Woodall Mountain (Mississippi State Highpoint)

, Mississippi

Thursday, June 25th, 2020

The boulder and plaque at the summit of Woodall Mountain

Rating	★☆☆☆☆(1/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Green Mountain Trail and Hayden Trail Loop

William F. Hayden Park, Colorado

Thursday, June 11th, 2020

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	5 miles roundtrip
Time	2.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Castle Rock

, Kansas

Thursday, June 4th, 2020

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.1 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Mushroom Rocks Loop

Mushroom Rock State Park, Kansas

Thursday, May 28th, 2020

The most mushroomy of all the rocks is on the southern end of the park

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.4 miles roundtrip
Time	20 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Bluff Trail Loop

Matthiessen State Park, Illinois

Thursday, May 21st, 2020

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Monument Rocks

, Kansas

Tuesday, May 19th, 2020

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.8 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Chimney Rock

, Minnesota

Monday, May 18th, 2020

The tall sandstone column called Chimney Rock

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.2 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Chase Lake Falls

, Kansas

Thursday, May 14th, 2020

The middle falls are the most impressive

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.8 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Cedar Lake Falls

Cedar Lake Park, Kansas

Monday, May 11th, 2020

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.4 miles roundtrip
Time	20 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Mount Sunflower (Kansas State Highpoint)

, Kansas

Saturday, May 9th, 2020

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.1 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Trona Pinnacles

California Desert National Conservation Area, California

Saturday, May 2nd, 2020

Tufa spires with the Slate Range in the distance

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Balancing Rock

Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

Friday, March 13th, 2020

The precariously perched boulder known as Balancing Rock

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.1 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Lomaki and Box Canyon Pueblos

Wupatki National Monument, Arizona

Wednesday, March 11th, 2020

The Box Canyon Pueblos were built right against the walls of the canyon

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Nalakihu and Citadel Pueblos

Wupatki National Monument, Arizona

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020

Citadel Pueblo on top of the hill with Nalakihu Pueblo in the foreground

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.2 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Wukoki Pueblo

Wupatki National Monument, Arizona

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

Wukoki Pueblo rising above the desert as seen from the start of the trail

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.2 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	Yes

Bonito View Trail

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Arizona

Thursday, February 6th, 2020

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.3 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	Yes

A'a Trail Loop

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Arizona

Wednesday, February 5th, 2020

The jagged basalt formations of the Bonito Lava Flow

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.2 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Lenox Crater Trail Loop

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Arizona

Wednesday, February 5th, 2020

The San Francisco Peaks looming high in the distance

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.6 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Wupatki Pueblo

Wupatki National Monument, Arizona

Tuesday, February 4th, 2020

Small rooms on the south end of Wupatki Pueblo

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	Yes

Montezuma Well

Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona

Tuesday, January 28th, 2020

The blue of Montezuma Well contrasting with the brown desert

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.75 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Montezuma Castle

Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona

Thursday, January 9th, 2020

Montezuma Castle built directly into the cliff above

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Fountain Valley Loop

Roxborough State Park, Colorado

Wednesday, November 6th, 2019

Meadows and sandstone formations on the western half of the Fountain Valley Loop

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.2 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

High Point (New Jersey State Highpoint)

High Point State Park, New Jersey

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

High Point Monument from across Lake Marcia

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.4 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Quarry Loop

Bellevue State Park, Iowa

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

The small pond and metal sculptures in the butterfly garden

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Overlook Trail

Bellevue State Park, Iowa

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019

The view of Bellevue and the Mississippi River and bluffs from the overlook

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.25 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Indian Head

Mississippi Palisades State Park, Illinois

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.75 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Sentinel Trail to the Twin Sisters

Mississippi Palisades State Park, Illinois

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

The Twin Sisters and the Mississippi River beyond in the late afternoon sun

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.8 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Maquoketa Caves North to the Natural Bridge and Twin Arch Cave

Maquoketa Caves State Park, Iowa

Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

The trail as it meanders under the 50-foot high Natural Bridge

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.8 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

North and South Overlooks

Great River Bluffs State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.75 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

River Route

Apple River Canyon State Park, Illinois

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

Wide open river views at the end of the trail

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Sand Cave Trail

Wyalusing State Park, Wisconsin

Wednesday, July 24th, 2019

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

King's Bluff Hiking Club Trail

Great River Bluffs State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Wildflowers and green bluffs to the west of the trail

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Charles Mound (Illinois State Highpoint)

Charles Mound, Illinois

Monday, June 10th, 2019

The sign at the top of Charles Mound marking the elevation

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Summer
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Braille Trail Loop

Elephant Rocks State Park, Missouri

Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

The elephant rocks and the green forest beyond

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.9 miles roundtrip
Time	30 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Hagen Canyon Nature Trail

Red Rock Canyon State Park, California

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

The red and white striped cliffs of Hagen Canyon

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.2 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Dune Life Nature Trail Loop

White Sands National Park, New Mexico

Monday, April 1st, 2019

The view of the San Andres Mountains at the halfway point

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Interdune Boardwalk

White Sands National Park, New Mexico

Thursday, March 28th, 2019

The wheelchair accessible boardwalk with dunes on either side

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.4 miles roundtrip
Time	20 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Playa Trail

White Sands National Park, New Mexico

Thursday, March 28th, 2019

The Sacramento Mountains towering over the flat desert

Rating	★★☆☆☆(2/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Natural Entrance Trail

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

Thursday, March 14th, 2019

The first stalactites you'll see after entering the cave

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.25 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Big Room Loop

Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

Thursday, March 14th, 2019

The Chandelier as seen from the Top of the Cross

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.25 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	Yes

Salt Basin Dunes

Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

The white gypsum dunes with the Guadalupe Mountains beyond

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Smith Spring Trail

Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

Manzanita Spring with Nipple Hill in the background

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	Yes

Lehman Caves Grand Palace Tour

Great Basin National Park, Nevada

Thursday, February 21st, 2019

It's amazing what dripping water can create out of limestone

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.6 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Miller Point

Cathedral Gorge State Park, Nevada

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

The view of the badlands gorge from Miller Point

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Calico Tanks

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	2.2 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Stella Lake via Wheeler Peak Trail

Great Basin National Park, Nevada

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019

Stella Lake frozen solid with snowy Wheeler Peak above

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Presidential Trail

Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota

Thursday, February 7th, 2019

The famous four presidents on Mount Rushmore

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.3 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	Yes

Pinnacles Overlook

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Monday, February 4th, 2019

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.2 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Cliff Shelf Nature Trail Loop

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Wednesday, December 19th, 2018

The view from Cliff Shelf looking south with the trail continuing in the distance

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Fossil Exhibit Trail

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Tuesday, December 18th, 2018

Spiky badlands formations in the distance

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.25 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	Yes

Roof Trail Loop

Jewel Cave National Monument, South Dakota

Thursday, December 13th, 2018

The view of Hell Canyon from the wooden platform

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.25 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Wind Canyon Trail Loop

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

Tuesday, December 11th, 2018

The Little Missouri River as seen looking west from the trail

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.4 miles roundtrip
Time	20 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Rankin Ridge Loop

Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota

Monday, December 3rd, 2018

Looking eastward from the top of Rankin Ridge at the rolling prairie below

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Sperati Point

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018

The amazing view as you look south from Sperati Point

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.4 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Garden of Eden Cave Tour

Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota

Monday, November 19th, 2018

Experience this otherworldly environment in Wind Cave

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.3 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Norbeck Overlook

Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

Looking west towards the bright sun over Black Elk Peak

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.3 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

High Peak Trail Loop

Glacial Lakes State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, November 7th, 2018

The grassy, glacier-carved hills in the distance

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.2 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Joyner Ridge Trail

Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming

Thursday, November 1st, 2018

Joyner Ridge gives the best views of Devils Tower from a distance

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Breezy Point

Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota

Thursday, November 1st, 2018

Typical Black Hills rock formations seen in the distance

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.3 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

On-A-Slant Indian Village and Little Soldier Loop

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, North Dakota

Monday, October 29th, 2018

On-A-Slant Indian Village and the Missouri River as seen from the bluffs above

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.8 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower

Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota

Thursday, October 25th, 2018

Seth Bullock built this tower by hand to honor his friend Teddy Roosevelt

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Red Shirt Table

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Wednesday, October 24th, 2018

Vast views of the badlands from Red Shirt Table

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.2 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Redetzke Ridge, Valley View, and North Fork Trail Loop

Fort Ransom State Park, North Dakota

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

Beautiful fall colors filling the valley and covering the hills

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.2 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Warren Peak Fire Lookout

Black Hills National Forest, Wyoming

Thursday, October 18th, 2018

Sunsets are particularly amazing on top of Warren Peak

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Window Trail

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

The end of this trail is a window into the awesome formations of the badlands

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.25 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	Yes

Lester River Falls

Lester Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

The waterfall as viewed from the edge of the Lester River

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Door Trail

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Thursday, October 11th, 2018

The outstanding desert-like badlands formation at the end of the Door Trail

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	0.75 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Ice Age Trail to Gibraltar Rock

Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area, Wisconsin

Tuesday, October 9th, 2018

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.4 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Meximine Falls

Ottawa National Forest, Michigan

Monday, October 1st, 2018

Rating	★☆☆☆☆(1/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.1 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Bond Falls

Ottawa National Forest, Michigan

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

The majestic Bond Falls from the accessible viewing platform

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Timm's Hill (Wisconsin State Highpoint)

Timm's Hill County Park, Wisconsin

Monday, September 10th, 2018

The observation tower as seen from the base of Timm's Hill

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Agate Falls

Ottawa National Forest, Michigan

Monday, September 10th, 2018

The beautifully cascading waters of Agate Falls

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.3 miles roundtrip
Time	20 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Inspiration Point and Sunrise Rock Loop

Mount Magazine State Park, Arkansas

Thursday, September 6th, 2018

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.8 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Dakota Point Trail Scenic Overlook

Stone State Park, Iowa

Wednesday, September 5th, 2018

The view from Dakota Point is the main attraction of this trail

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Stone Creek Falls

Platte River State Park, Nebraska

Monday, August 13th, 2018

This pretty little waterfall is just a short drive from Omaha and an easy hike away!

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.75 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Moose Viewing Trail

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Thursday, August 9th, 2018

The small lake beneath the observation platform is quite pretty

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.75 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Chik-Wauk Nature Trail

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Tuesday, August 7th, 2018

The view from the Moose Pond Overlook is spectacular

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.35 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Honeymoon Bluff

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

Monday, August 6th, 2018

Just one of the views from Honeymoon Bluff

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Pine Bluffs Nature Trail

Bluffs Recreation Area, Wyoming

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018

These pine tree covered bluffs are a welcome sight after driving across the prairie flatness of Nebraska

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.6 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Panorama Point (Nebraska State Highpoint)

Panorama Point, Nebraska

Friday, June 15th, 2018

That's me at the marker for the highest point in Nebraska!

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.1 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Hawkeye Point (Iowa State Highpoint)

Hawkeye Point, Iowa

Thursday, June 14th, 2018

This highpoint monument has signs pointing to every other highpoint in the U.S.

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.1 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Mount Magazine (Arkansas State Highpoint)

Mount Magazine State Park, Arkansas

Wednesday, June 13th, 2018

That's me standing at the highest point in all of Arkansas!

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.4 miles roundtrip
Time	45 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Lowry Nature Center Trails

Carver Park Reserve, Minnesota

Thursday, January 4th, 2018

The bright sun shines over a frozen Crosby Lake

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.8 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Overlook and Carver's Cave Loop

Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, Minnesota

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018

You can't beat this view of Downtown St. Paul

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.8 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Red Lake Beach and Old Marina Trails

Big Bog State Recreation Area, Minnesota

Sunday, December 31st, 2017

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Fifth Falls Loop

Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, December 28th, 2017

Viewing the frozen waterfall from the trail

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Gooseberry Falls Accessible Route

Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, December 27th, 2017

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Carlton Trail

Jay Cooke State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, December 27th, 2017

The rugged landscape surrounding the St. Louis River

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Indian Mounds and Overlook Loop

Indian Mounds Regional Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, December 26th, 2017

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	15 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Battle Creek Loop

Battle Creek Regional Park, Minnesota

Thursday, December 21st, 2017

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.1 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Riverside Trail

William O'Brien State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, December 7th, 2017

The view of the St. Croix River between the trees

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.6 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Empire Lake All Season Loop

Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

The view from the overlook of Empire Lake

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.9 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Westwood Lake Loop

Westwood Hills Nature Center, Minnesota

Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

The reflection of the sky in Westwood Lake

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Minnregs Lake Loop

Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Minnesota

Tuesday, November 28th, 2017

The restored prairie is the best part of this hike

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Oxbow and Heron Trail Loop

Elm Creek Park Reserve, Minnesota

Friday, November 24th, 2017

You'll see mossy logs bridging the creek throughout this hike

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.1 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Summit Rock Loop

Interstate State Park, Wisconsin

Tuesday, November 21st, 2017

Impressive cliffs line the St. Croix River

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.4 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Big Hole Hiking Club Loop

McCarthy Beach State Park, Minnesota

Monday, November 13th, 2017

The natural beauty of Pickerel Lake is amazing even on a cloudy day

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Bog Walk Hiking Club Trail

Lake Bemidji State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

The lake view at the end of the bog walk

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Old Logging Trail

Lake Bemidji State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, November 8th, 2017

You can see evidence of logging on this trail

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Norberg Lake Hiking Club Loop

Bear Head Lake State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, October 25th, 2017

Friendly pines line the shores of Bear Head Lake

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Chase Point Hiking Club Loop

Scenic State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, October 19th, 2017

Just one of the lake views you'll see on this hike

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.6 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Lake Erin Loop

Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota

Monday, October 16th, 2017

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.6 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Lost Forty Loop

Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota

Thursday, October 12th, 2017

The trees here are so tall you can't fit them in your photos

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.7 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Hiking Club Loop

Crow Wing State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, October 4th, 2017

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Rice Lake Trail and Twin Lakes Loop

Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017

Beautiful fall colors on one of the Twin Lakes

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.75 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Bog Boardwalk and Lake Shumway Loop Trail

Savanna Portage State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

This is the perfect hike to watch the sunset over Lake Shumway

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hidden Falls Trail

Kinnickinnic State Park, Wisconsin

Tuesday, September 26th, 2017

Looking across the prairie with a twinge of fall color

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.9 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hidden Falls and Hiking Club Loop

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

The small Hidden Falls trickles over the rocky ledge

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hiking Club Loop

Temperance River State Park, Minnesota

Monday, September 18th, 2017

The bridge over the torrential Temperance River

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.6 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hidden Falls

Hidden Falls Regional Park, Minnesota

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

Someone actually thinks this counts as a waterfall

Rating	★☆☆☆☆(1/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Goldenrod Trail Loop

Anderson Lakes Park Reserve, Minnesota

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

Looking at the trail lined with goldenrods

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Lion's Den Trail Loop

Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve, Wisconsin

Monday, September 11th, 2017

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Pope Point and Hiking Club Loop

Father Hennepin State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, August 31st, 2017

Peeking through the forest at the stormy waters of Mille Lacs Lake

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Hiking Club Loop

Schoolcraft State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

Although Mississippi River is much narrower in this part of Minnesota, it is still beautiful

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Wetlands Trail Loop

Crosby Farm Regional Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, August 29th, 2017

Tall cattails and algae blooms in the marsh

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Mystery Cave Geology Tour

Forestville-Mystery Cave State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

The otherworldly geology found deep within Mystery Cave

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Hiking Club Loop

Forestville-Mystery Cave State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

Late afternoon sun over the South Branch Root River

Rating	★☆☆☆☆(1/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Thunder Bay Lookout and Bogs Trail

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ontario

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017

You will likely have the glassy waters of this gorgeous lake all to yourself

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	0.4 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Kakabeka Falls Boardwalk and Mountain Portage Trail

Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, Ontario

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017

The second highest waterfall in Ontario: Kakabeka Falls

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.1 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Sea Lion Trail

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ontario

Tuesday, August 15th, 2017

The iconic rock formation called the Sea Lion (I still don't see how they thought it looks like a sitting lion)

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Plantain Lane

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ontario

Tuesday, August 15th, 2017

Looking at the creek from the bridge on Plantain Lane

Rating	★☆☆☆☆(1/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.4 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Ouimet Canyon Loop

Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park, Ontario

Monday, August 14th, 2017

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.6 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Waterfalls Area

Minneopa State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, August 9th, 2017

The larger of the two waterfalls at Minneopa State Park

Rating	★★☆☆☆(2/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.2 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Quaking Bog

Theodore Wirth Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Willow Falls from the Nature Center

Willow River State Park, Wisconsin

Friday, August 4th, 2017

Willow Falls teeming with people on a hot summer day

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	4 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Rice Creek Loop

Rice Creek North Regional Trail, Minnesota

Thursday, August 3rd, 2017

Tall grass and scattered trees comprise the landscape here

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Shovel Point and Superior Shore

Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, July 27th, 2017

The marvellous cliffs along Lake Superior

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.5 miles roundtrip
Time	45 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Aiton Heights Fire Tower

Itasca State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

The smoky wilderness of Itasca State Park from the top of the fire tower

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Mississippi Headwaters

Itasca State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

Looking out on Lake Itasca from the Headwaters of the Mississippi River

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	0.5 miles roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Pike Island Loop

Fort Snelling State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, July 13th, 2017

One of the many giant trees with fun nooks

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

High Falls Trail

Grand Portage State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

The main event: High Falls at Grand Portage State Park

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	30 minutes
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Elmer L. Andersen Trail

Tony Schmidt Regional Park, Minnesota

Monday, July 10th, 2017

Afternoon sun shining over the landscape

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Doughboys Nature Trail Loop

Copper Falls State Park, Wisconsin

Thursday, July 6th, 2017

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1.7 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Presque Isle Waterfall Trail

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan

Tuesday, June 20th, 2017

Just one of the three gorgeous waterfalls you'll see on this hike.

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Mount Tom

Sibley State Park, Minnesota

Wednesday, June 14th, 2017

The observation tower on top of Mount Tom.

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	3.5 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Goose Lake to Dog Park Loop

Elm Creek Park Reserve, Minnesota

Wednesday, June 7th, 2017

The grasslands of Elm Creek Park Reserve on a sunny day in March.

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	4 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes

Ski Hill Loop

Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Minnesota

Monday, June 5th, 2017

The beautiful waters at Hyland Lake Park Reserve

Rating	★★★☆☆(3/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Medium
Distance	2.5 miles roundtrip
Time	1.5 hours
Terrain	Hilly
Best Seasons	Spring, Summer, Fall
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	No
Accessible	No

Lakeshore Trail to Sea Caves

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin

Wednesday, December 28th, 2016

The sea caves may not photograph well, but they are impressive in person.

Rating	★★★★★(5/5)
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	4 miles roundtrip
Time	2 hours
Terrain	A few hills
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Bjorkland Trail

Lake Maria State Park, Minnesota

Thursday, December 22nd, 2016

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Glacial Potholes

Interstate State Park, Minnesota

Tuesday, December 13th, 2016

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	1 mile roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	No

Big Bog Boardwalk

Big Bog State Recreation Area, Minnesota

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Rating	★★★★☆(4/5)
Overall Difficulty	Easy
Navigation Difficulty	Easy
Distance	2 miles roundtrip
Time	1 hour
Terrain	Mostly flat
Best Seasons	All
Family Friendly	Yes
Dog Friendly	Yes
Accessible	Yes