Hiking Parks Near Blue Earth

Discover 3 parks for hiking within driving distance of Blue Earth

Myre-Big Island State Park

Albert Lea, Minnesota
33 miles away

"Blue Earth residents often make short trips to the park for hiking and wildlife watching. The park’s shoreline and prairie habitats offer a scenic change of pace."

A lakeside park near Albert Lea known for birding, fishing, paddling, and prairie landscapes.

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Minneopa State Park

Mankato, Minnesota
52 miles away

"Blue Earth visitors can enjoy a manageable drive to one of the region’s most iconic parks. The waterfall and bison range make it a popular family-friendly excursion."

A scenic southern Minnesota park known for its waterfall, bison, and prairie landscapes.

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Kilen Woods State Park

Lakefield, Minnesota
59 miles away

"Blue Earth visitors may come for a scenic drive and a low-key park experience in the southwest corner of the state. The park is well suited to those seeking solitude and natural scenery."

A quiet bluffland park with river views, wooded ravines, and prairie landscapes in southwestern Minnesota.

HikingBirdwatchingPicnickingCross-Country SkiingSnowshoeing
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