The best walks and hikes in Olmsted County
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Minnesota? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Olmsted County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Olmsted County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 1, 2025
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1. Willow Creek Reservoir loop — Rochester
3.71km
00:58
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
hikers
2. Silver Lake loop — Rochester
2.89km
00:44
0m
0m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Indian Heights Park loop — Rochester
1.88km
00:30
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
hikers
4. Cascade Creek Loop Trail — Cascade Lake Park Rochester
5.62km
01:26
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Bear Creek Trail — Rochester
9.35km
02:21
10m
10m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Quarry Hill Park loop — Rochester
3.41km
00:55
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7. Zumbro River Trail & Downtown Loop — Rochester
14.3km
03:40
50m
50m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
8. Cascade Creek Trail to Silver Lake loop — Rochester
13.0km
03:17
20m
20m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
9. Soldiers Field Memorial Park loop — Rochester
1.35km
00:20
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Cascade Lake loop from Rochester
4.96km
01:16
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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