Winding farmland trails, many lakes, and cool bridges that cross back and forth from MN to WI. Be sure to spend some time in Taylors Falls, MN and St. Croix Falls, WI and explore both Interstate Parks on both sides of the wild and scenic St. Croix River.
THROUGH MINNESOTA
From I-35 near Forest Lake, take the Hwy 8 exit toward Taylors Falls, MN. In Taylors Falls, stay on Hwy 8 and cross the bridge into WI. Take the WI State Road 35 South. In Osceola, go east on 243 to cross back into MN. Next, go south on Hwy 95, also known as St. Croix Trail. Just north of Stillwater, go west on 96. Next, go north on Hwy 61 to return to Forest Lake.