Minnesota · Hiking

Crow Wing Trail

1.52-mile out-and-back trail in Minnesota with minimal elevation gain.

0.8 mi
round trip: 2 ft
climb: 812 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Best time to visit Crow Wing Trail

Best months: May and July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

Jan
13° / -5°
8 wet
Feb
18° / -2°
6 wet
Mar
31° / 13°
6 wet
Apr
50° / 29°
7 wet
May
65° / 42°
11 wet
Jun
75° / 53°
13 wet
Jul
79° / 57°
11 wet
Aug
78° / 54°
9 wet
Sep
69° / 45°
9 wet
Oct
52° / 32°
8 wet
Nov
34° / 18°
7 wet
Dec
20° / 4°
8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pembina, ND, 29.4 mi away at 790 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Crow Wing Trail is a short out-and-back hike in Minnesota covering 1.52 miles with minimal elevation change. The trail gains and loses just 2 feet of elevation, making it an accessible walk through the region.