Hiking/Walking
Does
your idea of a good time involve lacing up the old hiking boots and grabbing the walking stick?
Whether you’re looking for a quick outing during your lunch break or a
four-day trek, you're sure to find a trail in our County that you'll want to
explore.
.:: Interactive Recreation Map ::.
Hiking/Walking
Explore Hiking & Walking opportunities in our County using
our interactive recreation map.
These trails are maintained
by various public agencies and private volunteer groups. Please use the
contact information provided for answers to any questions you may have.
| Fish Hatchery Recreation Trail |
| The Fish Hatchery Recreation
Trail is a paved, one mile recreation trail that follows the
Pelican River from the western shores of Detroit Lake to Lake
Sallie at Dunton Locks County Park.
|
| Total Trail Length |
1.1 mile |
Contact Information:
Becker County
Parks and Recreation
200 State Street E.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-2612
|
| Trail Condition |
Paved |
| Trail Status |
Open |
| Richwood Road Recreation Trail |
| The Richwood Road Recreation
Trail parallels Co. Hwy. 21 to North Tower Road. This paved
trail provides walkers and bikers in the northern areas of
Detroit Lakes quick access to the heart of the city.
|
| Total Trail Length |
1.0 mile |
Contact Information:
Becker County Highway Dept
200 State Street E.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4463
bcwentz@co.becker.mn.us
|
| Trail Condition |
Paved |
| Trail Status |
Open |
| Lakeside Recreation Trail |
The Lakeside Recreation Trail
offers a magnificent view of Big Detroit Lake which includes a
local historical marker. The recreation trail runs from North
Shore Drive to East Shore Drive along the frontage road and US
Hwy 10.
|
| Total Trail Length |
1.25 miles |
Contact Information:
Detroit Lakes Public Works
507 E. Front St.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4637
bgreen@lakesnet.net
|
| Trail Condition |
Paved |
| Trail Status |
Open |
| Sucker Creek Preserve |
| Sucker Creek Preserve is a
64-acre northern hardwood preserve near the city of Detroit
Lakes. The ½ mile paved trail leads to a 110 seat amphitheater.
|
| Total Trail Length |
1/2 mile |
Contact Information:
Detroit Lakes Public Works
507 E. Front St.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4637
bgreen@lakesnet.net
|
| Trail Condition |
Paved |
| Trail Status |
Open |
| Dunton Locks County Park |
| For the nature lover, Dunton
Locks has 3.8 miles of
hiking/mountain biking/cross country ski trails located on
the hills above the Eagles Picnic Shelter and along the shores
between Lake Sallie and Muskrat Lake, south of the bridge. The
northern trails wind through hardwood forested hills once a
gathering spot for the Sioux Indians. Remnants of Indian burial
mounds are still present throughout the park. In fact, much of
the park area was a gathering area for netting tulabies,
camping, and trading. The southern trails also wind through
rolling, wooded terrain, however much of the trails are located
on private land owned by the Soo Pass Ranch. This land is used
for camping during the several music festivals the Soo Pass
Ranch holds each year.
|
| Total Trail Length |
3.8 miles |
Contact Information:
Becker County
Parks and Recreation
200 State Street E.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-2612
|
| Trail Condition |
Natural surface |
| Trail Status |
Open |
| Mountain View Recreation Area |
|
The three miles of trails at Mountain View Recreation Area
wind their way through a mature, mixed hardwood forest. The
trails are wide and offer several different loop options. Be
aware that these trails are used for horseback riding as well as
hiking in the summer months, and cross-country skiing in the
winter. Separate single-track mountain bike/snowshoe trails are
also being developed within the recreation area and will cross
the hiking/equestrian/x-c skiing trails at various locations.
Parking for 10-15 vehicles is located along Tower Road.
|
| Total Trail Length |
3.0 miles |
Contact Information:
Becker County
Parks and Recreation
200 State Street E.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-2612
|
| Trail Condition |
Natural surface |
| Trail Status |
Open |
| North Country Scenic Hiking
Trail |
| Spanning seven states and over
4,600 miles, the North Country Hiking Trail is the longest
hiking path in the United States. Take a day, take a weekend,
spend the summer, or hike the entire route. The path between
North Dakota and New York is right out your back door.
|
| Total Trail Length |
4600 miles (60 miles
in Becker County) |
Contact Information:
Laurentian Lakes Chapter of NCTA
c/o Ray Vlasak
46522 Wildwood Trail
Ponsford, MN 56575
(218) 573-3797
highpines@arvig.net
http://www.northcountrytrail.org/llc |
| Trail Condition |
Natural surface |
| Trail Status |
Open (partial) |
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