Heartland State Trail

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As you venture west across the United States, you may notice more and more of these rail-to-trail projects popping up everywhere. It’s a fine idea to take something obsolete like much of the nearly extinct railroad systems and create something new and useful: a means to get outside and immerse yourself in the wilderness.

Heartland gives trail-hounds a variety of options. Since the trail is paved and relatively flat, bikes and wheelchairs are allowed. And, as always, the trail is open to hikers who can create their own pace, stopping at night to camp in one of the multiple state parks along the 50-mile stretch.

And due to Minnesota’s extreme climates, Heartland is now configured for snowmobile enthusiasts. Speed along the path or discover detours to snowmobile-specific, maze like sections.