Winchell Trail — Attraction in Minneapolis

Beautiful spot near Minnehaha Falls along the Minneapolis side of the Mississippi River. The hike follows a narrow path along the bluffs. While it is only moderately trafficked, the narrow pathway and bluffs force you into very close proximity with other foot traffic. If there wasn't a pandemic, this wouldn't be much of an issue but if you are concerned about transmission (I am because of immunocompromised family members) this is something that you should know before enjoying this hike. Bring good shoes too, it is not paved throughout and there are unbalanced segments along with a few steep inclines/declines. Besides these disclaimers, it is a beautiful and accessible short hike that I recommend to anyone looking for nature vibes snack dab in the middle of Man's two...

I would give five star as I really like this hiking trail. It has multiple options. You can walk side by the road on pedestrian lane, if you want to go in deep (actual hike) you can go and walk underneath as well. Nice cycling track as well. I will go back and do this again. Nice peaceful area. I did this trail yesterday only and everything was dry but I will visit again and hopefully it will be all green soon. You can enjoy your weekend really great with friends and family as I went to more inside the trailing area and found that it has back of Mississippi river and little kind of beach area as well. I saw few people with beer and alcohol as well. Not sure this place legally allows that or not but you can also consider it as good picnic place. In short nice...

I hiked the total 5.4 miles out along the river where I could and stayed on the river road walking path coming back. There is a small parking lot at the south end of the trail, but plenty of parking on the residential streets nearby. You can make the trail as short or as long as you like as there are multiple on/off trails. The trail isn't far from the river road trail on the southern end but you feel far more removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. Would be great...