Hiking Parks Near Moorhead

Discover 3 parks for hiking within driving distance of Moorhead

Buffalo River State Park

Hawley, Minnesota
22 miles away

"Moorhead residents use the park for easy weekend outings, picnics, and nature walks. Its prairie habitat offers a different outdoor experience from city parks."

A prairie-and-river state park known for birding, swimming, and scenic hiking.

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Maplewood State Park

Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
59 miles away

"Moorhead residents can reach the park for a full day of outdoor recreation and photography. It is a popular destination for those seeking lakeshore views and fall colors within a manageable drive."

A scenic west-central Minnesota park with rolling hills, lakes, hardwood forests, and excellent fall colors.

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Itasca State Park

Park Rapids, Minnesota
60 miles away

"Moorhead is far enough for a weekend escape into the woods and lakes. Many visitors from the Fargo-Moorhead area head to Itasca for camping and scenic exploration."

Minnesota’s oldest state park and the source of the Mississippi River.

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