Whether you visit in the sunny summer or the snowy winter months, Jay Cooke State Park is the perfect place for enjoying Minnesota's dramatic landscape. Trails are available for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
This popular hiking trail stretches between Hinckley and Duluth, running through Jay Cooke State Park. Join locals and visitors on this popular trail, and then relax after your hike at one of the Jay Cooke State Park cabins.
When you join it inside the grounds of the park, this trail may look like a simple footpath. It's actually part of one of the longest continuous walking trails in the nation, beginning in New York and ending in North Dakota. In snowy weather, the park offers snowshoes for rent.
This scenic trail connects to Jay Cooke State Park via the Willard Munger Trail. If you're looking for an easy hike for the whole family, check out this graveled pathway along the banks of the St. Louis River estuary. Over 270 species of birds and aquatic mammals can be spotted on this path.
Jay Cooke State Park offers a host of family activities to enjoy together. Whether you visit in the balmy summer or the beautiful frozen winter, this park is the place to enjoy a family vacation.
One of the key features of Jay Cooke State Park and this area of Minnesota is the St. Louis River. Walleye and bass are the most common catches. If you plan to cast a line in the river, remember that the banks can be steep and the water is fairly fast moving. There are plenty of Jay Cooke State Park cabins nearby.
You may not have heard this term, but after visiting Jay Cooke State Park and the surrounding area, you'll be hooked to the pastime. This popular family activity involves following maps and clues to find certain sites and collecting cards. There are prizes and rewards to encourage young people to get excited about protecting environmental treasures.
Since Duluth is only 15 miles from the park, why not plan a day in the city during your vacation? Visit this popular railroad museum housed in an old train depot and see vintage railroad artifacts. If you decide to stay in Duluth, there is no shortage of hotels by Jay Cooke State Park.
