Building a new trail connecting people and nature in Minnesota’s bluff country.
Currently in development, the vision of the Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail is a 100-mile long distance trail between Chatfield, MN and the Mississippi River.
Press Coverage
The Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail is in the news! Click below to catch up on media coverage of the trail, the communities along the trail, and the people who are building it.
(Image: Ben Hovland/MPR News)
Partner with us
As we build out the trail, we plan to work with many partners to access public and private land and existing trails. If your organization would like to partner with us, use the contact form below to reach out.
Events
We aren’t building trail yet, but there are plenty of chances to meet other passionate Driftless Hikers and learn more about the trail. We try and host regular presentations with area partners, and hope to soon have on-trail events.
Routes to hike today
The Midwest might not be the first place you think of when you think of long distance hiking trails, but you can see from our list that we’ll be in great company with our neighbors. Click below to learn more about existing trails in the driftless region, as well as other long-distance trails in the Midwest.
