Best Trail Running Shops In Minneapolis Near Me

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These selected walks are generally on hard-surfaced trails, relatively level and generally shorter than hikes. They also usually have amenities, such as restrooms and drinking water and easy access/parking.

Mill Ruins Park lies southeast of the Stone Arch Bridge on the west bank. The suggested walk takes paved or hard surfaced trails past the ruins of the flour mills and beneath the historic Stone Arch Bridge. Stroll past the mill races and ruins being sure to stop and read the interpretative panels along the way. The Mill City Museum is a great stop to learn even more about this fascinating area and has a small cafe as well.

Extend the Walk: Walk along the Stone Arch Bridge for great views of the river. The locks were closed in 2015 as the amount of freight that moved through this area. The closure also helps prevent the upriver movement of invasive carp.

The Stone Arch Bridge once carried James J. Hill’s flour-laden trains to eastern markets. On the east end of the bridge relax at the gazebo in Father Hennepin Bluff Park.The ancient portage trail around the falls used by fur traders, soldiers, explorers and Native Americans ran through this park, although no traces of it remain. Father Hennepin may have first spotted the falls he named St. Anthony from near this location. We recommend parking on the streets on the east end of the bridge. There are also restaurants near here as well.

Extend the Walk: For the more adventurous, take the stairs down into Pillsbury Park. Off to the right are the massive water outflow tunnels that once powered the Pillsbury mills. Watch for great blue herons fishing in the Mississippi River, and the many other species of birds that live and migrate through here.

Parking (street parking, east): In the vicinity of 413 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414, GPS: 44.982886, -93.251535

Water Power Park celebrates the location of the first commercial hydro-electric plant in the United States. Visitors can get close to St. Anthony Falls and feel its power. Numerous interpretive exhibits are located along the trails. The trail is approximately .7 miles and is hard-surfaced. There is no fee to visit, but hours may be limited, especially in winter. There are restaurants located within easy walking distance along the east side of the river.

Extend the Walk: Walk along the Stone Arch Bridge for great views of the river.

Parking: Street parking in the vicinity of 420 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414, GPS: 44.983087, -93.252156

The Minnehaha Regional Park contains a series of easy paved trails take visitors around the gorge rim into which spills the beautiful Minnehaha Falls. The more adventurous walker can reach trails in the gorge itself via a series of stone staircases and walk trails along the swiftly flowing Minnehaha Creek as it winds its way towards the Mississippi River. There are both restrooms and restaurants in the area. There is a parking fee.

Parking: Parking is available in a number of lots and street-side cutouts. There is a parking fee, although admission to this park is free.