スコット郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

Challenging biking, I've only done the beginner and intermediate. I like the beginner loop a lot, out in the prairie, fast packed sand with some small jumps.

They closed this campground several years ago, it's been kind of interesting watching it go back to nature. It flooded too much I think. The state gave up on it, at least for now.

For hiking, biking, and horseback. Don't know why it says cycling is not permitted.

The north entrance to Spring Lake Regional Park offers ample parking, restrooms, access to a mile of trails, and even pickleball courts!

The oak savanna at Louisville Swamp is one of Minnesota's rarest and most distinctive wildlife habitats, defined by a blend of prairie grasses, wildflowers, and widely spaced Bur Oak trees. This transitional ecosystem supports a remarkable diversity of plant species and provides critical resources for endangered wildlife, including the Red-headed Woodpecker and various bats, birds, and insects. As a fire-dependent system, its integrity is maintained through regular burns and ongoing restoration efforts by refuge staff to prevent encroachment by non-native species and maintain its open character. Alongside the savanna, the Louisville Swamp Unit preserves significant remnants of native tallgrass prairie—once expansive across Minnesota. These prairies boast towering grasses and vivid wildflowers, creating a vibrant environment throughout the summer. Specialized communities like the Dry Sand–Gravel Prairie feature grasses such as big bluestem and Indiangrass. At the same time, the dense grassland structure provides crucial nesting habitat for wildlife, including various waterfowl and ring-necked pheasants.

Lots of parking and plenty of trails for hiking, biking, hunting, etc.

A great overlook near the big parking lot

Murphy-Hanrehan has miles of singletrack trails suited to riders of all abilities. Most of the trails would be considered easy by experienced riders, and the majority of technical features have ride arounds, so even beginners should be able to complete the loop. A hardtail mountain bike is more than enough to handle the terrain and experience riders could probably handle it on a hybrid or gravel bike.