Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, this park offers extensive hiking, bike, snowshoe, and ski trails that link to an extensive regional trail system. …
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May 14, 2024
Fort Snelling is a amazing and So great to see me and my family loved this park very much but we love to camp which was sad but we enjoyed It very well. Full review by Daniel S
Oct 30, 2023
Asked for into at the visitor centre, he was not helpful AT ALL, in fact seemed very disinterested. I asked re getting to Minnehaha Park and was told the trail was closed. When questioned further wa… Full review by E P
Feb 6, 2023
I registered for a dnr "I can paddle: kayaking" course at this location, then picked up my (included) vehicle day pass from the visitor center at the park entrance. I then drove down to the lake whe… Full review by redacted2023
There are quite a few trails around the park and historical site. I am not sure what the policy is on dogs at state parks, but would assume there are some nice hikes you could take with …
There are quite a few trails around the park and historical site. I am not sure what the policy is on dogs at state parks, but would assume there are some nice hikes you could take with your dog at the park.
When would you say the water is a nice temp to swim? I read that the weather can be super hot but the water is too cold until late in the summer.
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We have not gone into the water at the beach for a very long time. But it I recall there are people there in July swimming, I suggest that you check with the Park Office as to the …
We have not gone into the water at the beach for a very long time. But it I recall there are people there in July swimming, I suggest that you check with the Park Office as to the conditions.
Are there rocks and such for the little to climb upon and romper about?
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There are a variety of trails that provide different experiences for different abilities. There is a path up to Fort Snelling that is up a hill and in the woods. However, I am not aware of an area …
There are a variety of trails that provide different experiences for different abilities. There is a path up to Fort Snelling that is up a hill and in the woods. However, I am not aware of an area where there are rocks to climb on. I would suggest that you stop at the Ranger Station for his/her suggestions.
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