MINNESOTA INTERSTATE PARK
Interstate State Park, MN is a state park located along the St. Croix River. Explore approximately 5 miles of trails that will take you into the woods, along the river, and into the Glacial Potholes area where you can peer into the world’s deepest explored pothole.
Find your favorite trail!
PARK ADDRESS:
NORTH ENTRANCE
256 Traprock St,
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
SOUTH ENTRANCE:
307 Milltown Road
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
651-465-5711
A MN State Park Pass is required for all trails. $35 annual/$7daily fee. Subject to change per the MN DNR. For a full list of pass fees, go here.)
The visitors center and indoor interpretive center are located at the north entrance. Camping and canoe access are located at the south entrance.
Winter Use: Park trails are not maintained for winter conditions and may be icy. Snowshoeing is permitted; check with the park office for trail recommendations. The north parking lot is closed during winter.
Visit the MN-DNR website for more information.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
gLACIAL POTHOLES
TRAIL USES:
SUMMER: HIKING
WINTER: HIKING
Explore the unique glacial potholes, walk on top of ancient lava, and walk down stairs into the Bake Oven Pothole.
TRAIL TYPE: FOOT TRAFFIC
TRAIL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
SURFACE: ASPHALT, BARE ROCK, GRAVEL, STAIRS, UNEVEN AND STEEP TERRAIN.
PASS REQUIRED: YES
LENGTH: .5 MILES LINEAR
NOTABLES: GLACIAL POTHOLES AND CLIFF EDGES. WATCH YOUR STEP.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
WALTER F. MONDALE RIVER TRAIL
TRAIL USES:
SUMMER: HIKING
WINTER: HIKING
Up and downhill trail with scenic overlooks of the St. Croix River. Watch for great blue herons, turkey vultures, and bald eagles.
TRAIL TYPE: FOOT TRAFFIC
TRAIL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
SURFACE: NATURAL AND GRAVEL SURFACE, STONE AND WOODEN STAIRS, UNEVEN TERRAIN
PASS REQUIRED: YES
LENGTH: 1.3 MILES LINEAR
NOTABLES: OBSERVATION DECK, RIVER VISTAS. CONNECT TO THE SANDSTONE BLUFFS TRAIL BY CROSSING HWY 8 VIA TUNNEL.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EASY
RAILROAD TRAIL
TRAIL USES:
SUMMER: HIKING
WINTER: HIKING
Walk the route of the old Northern Pacific Railroad and view sandstone cliffs formed on top of the older basalt.
TRAIL TYPE: FOOT TRAFFIC
TRAIL LEVEL: EASY
SURFACE: HARD PACKED DIRT, NATURAL SURFACE, GRAVEL, MOSTLY FLAT
PASS REQUIRED: YES
LENGTH: 1.5 MILE LINEAR
NOTABLES: FOLLOWS A FORMER RAILROAD BED
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
SANDSTONE BLUFFS TRAIL
TRAIL USES:
SUMMER: HIKING
WINTER: HIKING
Enjoy wildflowers, a small intermittent waterfall (Curtain Falls), sandstone bluffs, and a stunning overlook of the valley.
TRAIL TYPE: FOOT TRAFFIC
TRAIL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
SURFACE: HARD PACKED DIRT, NATURAL SURFACE, STONE & WOODEN STAIRS, STEEP TERRAIN, AND SWITCHBACKS
PASS REQUIRED: YES
LENGTH: 1 MILE LOOP
NOTABLES: VISTA VIEWS OF THE ST. CROIX RIVER VALLEY, OVER 200 STAIRS. CONNECT TO THE WALTER MONDALE RIVER TRAIL BY CROSSING HWY 8 VIA TUNNEL.